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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,127.90 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,127.90 and 463.32 is: 639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,127.90 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,127.90 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,127.90 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 522,578.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,578.63/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.35

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