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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.74, 1,128.75 and 468.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.74, 1,128.75 and 468.54 is: 646.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.74 : 1,128.75 = 468.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.74/1,128.75 = 468.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.74x = 1,128.75 × 468.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.74x = 528,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,864.53/817.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.74

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