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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.99, 1,128.77 and 463.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.99, 1,128.77 and 463.92 is: 640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.99 : 1,128.77 = 463.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.99/1,128.77 = 463.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.99x = 1,128.77 × 463.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.99x = 523,658.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,658.98/817.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.18

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