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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,127.65 and 463.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,127.65 and 463.04 is: 638.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,127.65 = 463.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,127.65 = 463.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,127.65 × 463.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 522,147.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,147.06/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.99

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