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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,127.97 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,127.97 and 468.18 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,127.97 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,127.97 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,127.97 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 528,092.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,092.99/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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