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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.24, 1,127.84 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.24, 1,127.84 and 468.04 is: 645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.24 : 1,127.84 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.24/1,127.84 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.24x = 1,127.84 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.24x = 527,874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,874.23/817.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.92

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