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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.20, 1,127.16 and 607.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.20, 1,127.16 and 607.32 is: 837.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.20 : 1,127.16 = 607.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.20/1,127.16 = 607.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.20x = 1,127.16 × 607.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.20x = 684,546.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,546.81/817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.67

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