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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.50, 1,127.87 and 463.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.50, 1,127.87 and 463.38 is: 639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.50 : 1,127.87 = 463.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.50/1,127.87 = 463.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.50x = 1,127.87 × 463.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.50x = 522,631.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,631.82/817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.31

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