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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.36, 1,127.94 and 468.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.36, 1,127.94 and 468.04 is: 645.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.36 : 1,127.94 = 468.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.36/1,127.94 = 468.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.36x = 1,127.94 × 468.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.36x = 527,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,921.04/817.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.89

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