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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.83, 1,128.63 and 463.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.83, 1,128.63 and 463.74 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.83 : 1,128.63 = 463.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.83/1,128.63 = 463.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.83x = 1,128.63 × 463.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.83x = 523,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,392.12/817.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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