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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.09, 1,127.56 and 467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.09, 1,127.56 and 467.75 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.09 : 1,127.56 = 467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.09/1,127.56 = 467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.09x = 1,127.56 × 467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.09x = 527,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,416.19/817.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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