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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.17, 1,127.63 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.17, 1,127.63 and 463.13 is: 639.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.17 : 1,127.63 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.17/1,127.63 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.17x = 1,127.63 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.17x = 522,234.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,234.56/817.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.08

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