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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.91, 1,128.63 and 463.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.91, 1,128.63 and 463.79 is: 639.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.91 : 1,128.63 = 463.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.91/1,128.63 = 463.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.91x = 1,128.63 × 463.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.91x = 523,451.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,451.87/817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.98

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