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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.76, 1,128.24 and 463.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.76, 1,128.24 and 463.64 is: 639.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.76 : 1,128.24 = 463.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.76/1,128.24 = 463.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.76x = 1,128.24 × 463.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.76x = 523,097.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,097.19/817.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.67

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