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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,128.74 and 628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,128.74 and 628.14 is: 867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,128.74 = 628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,128.74 = 628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,128.74 × 628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 709,008.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,008.31/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.27

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