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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.83, 1,121.71 and 439.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.83, 1,121.71 and 439.81 is: 606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.83 : 1,121.71 = 439.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.83/1,121.71 = 439.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.83x = 1,121.71 × 439.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.83x = 493,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,342.08/812.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.94

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