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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.08, 1,127.70 and 643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.08, 1,127.70 and 643.74 is: 888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.08 : 1,127.70 = 643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.08/1,127.70 = 643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.08x = 1,127.70 × 643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.08x = 725,945.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,945.60/817.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.46

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