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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.53, 1,217.15 and 441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.53, 1,217.15 and 441.17 is: 661.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.53 : 1,217.15 = 441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.53/1,217.15 = 441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.53x = 1,217.15 × 441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.53x = 536,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,961.77/811.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.67

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