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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.82, 1,128.54 and 463.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.82, 1,128.54 and 463.82 is: 640.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.82 : 1,128.54 = 463.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.82/1,128.54 = 463.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.82x = 1,128.54 × 463.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.82x = 523,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,440.58/817.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.04

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