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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.40, 1,127.96 and 463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.40, 1,127.96 and 463.34 is: 639.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.40 : 1,127.96 = 463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.40/1,127.96 = 463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.40x = 1,127.96 × 463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.40x = 522,628.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,628.99/817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.38

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