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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.27, 1,120.93 and 439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.27, 1,120.93 and 439.25 is: 606.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.27 : 1,120.93 = 439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.27/1,120.93 = 439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.27x = 1,120.93 × 439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.27x = 492,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,362.16/812.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.16

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