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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.17, 1,127.61 and 463.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.17, 1,127.61 and 463.07 is: 638.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.17 : 1,127.61 = 463.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.17/1,127.61 = 463.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.17x = 1,127.61 × 463.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.17x = 522,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,160.95/817.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.98

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