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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.22, 1,127.50 and 463.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.22, 1,127.50 and 463.09 is: 638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.22 : 1,127.50 = 463.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.22/1,127.50 = 463.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.22x = 1,127.50 × 463.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.22x = 522,133.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,133.98/817.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.91

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