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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.26, 1,127.91 and 468.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.26, 1,127.91 and 468.06 is: 645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.26 : 1,127.91 = 468.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.26/1,127.91 = 468.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.26x = 1,127.91 × 468.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.26x = 527,929.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,929.55/817.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.98

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