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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.33, 1,128.38 and 627.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.33, 1,128.38 and 627.92 is: 866.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.33 : 1,128.38 = 627.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.33/1,128.38 = 627.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.33x = 1,128.38 × 627.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.33x = 708,532.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,532.37/817.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.89

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