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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.25, 1,127.81 and 467.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.25, 1,127.81 and 467.96 is: 645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.25 : 1,127.81 = 467.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.25/1,127.81 = 467.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.25x = 1,127.81 × 467.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.25x = 527,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,769.97/817.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.79

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