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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.29, 1,127.85 and 467.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.29, 1,127.85 and 467.98 is: 645.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.29 : 1,127.85 = 467.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.29/1,127.85 = 467.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.29x = 1,127.85 × 467.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.29x = 527,811.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,811.24/817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.81

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