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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.50, 1,121.24 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.50, 1,121.24 and 439.48 is: 606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.50 : 1,121.24 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.50/1,121.24 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.50x = 1,121.24 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.50x = 492,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,757.82/812.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.47

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