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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.02, 1,127.64 and 533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.02, 1,127.64 and 533.82 is: 736.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.02 : 1,127.64 = 533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.02/1,127.64 = 533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.02x = 1,127.64 × 533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.02x = 601,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,956.78/817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.77

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