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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.95, 1,128.74 and 463.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.95, 1,128.74 and 463.85 is: 640.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.95 : 1,128.74 = 463.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.95/1,128.74 = 463.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.95x = 1,128.74 × 463.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.95x = 523,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,571.28/817.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.10

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