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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.21, 1,127.78 and 467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.21, 1,127.78 and 467.88 is: 645.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.21 : 1,127.78 = 467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.21/1,127.78 = 467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.21x = 1,127.78 × 467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.21x = 527,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,665.71/817.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.69

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