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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.34, 1,127.91 and 463.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.34, 1,127.91 and 463.25 is: 639.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.34 : 1,127.91 = 463.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.34/1,127.91 = 463.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.34x = 1,127.91 × 463.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.34x = 522,498.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,498.67/817.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.27

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