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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.58, 1,127.94 and 468.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.58, 1,127.94 and 468.08 is: 645.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.58 : 1,127.94 = 468.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.58/1,127.94 = 468.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.58x = 1,127.94 × 468.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.58x = 527,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,966.16/817.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.77

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