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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.26, 1,127.94 and 467.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.26, 1,127.94 and 467.94 is: 645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.26 : 1,127.94 = 467.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.26/1,127.94 = 467.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.26x = 1,127.94 × 467.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.26x = 527,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,808.24/817.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.83

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