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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,127.34 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,127.34 and 641.88 is: 885.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,127.34 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,127.34 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,127.34 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 723,617.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,617.00/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.61

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