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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,127.46 and 462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,127.46 and 462.96 is: 638.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,127.46 = 462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,127.46 = 462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,127.46 × 462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 521,968.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,968.88/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.87

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