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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.19, 1,127.60 and 467.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.19, 1,127.60 and 467.81 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.19 : 1,127.60 = 467.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.19/1,127.60 = 467.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.19x = 1,127.60 × 467.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.19x = 527,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,504.79/817.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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