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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.77, 1,128.42 and 463.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.77, 1,128.42 and 463.67 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.77 : 1,128.42 = 463.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.77/1,128.42 = 463.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.77x = 1,128.42 × 463.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.77x = 523,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,214.50/817.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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