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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.86, 1,121.74 and 439.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.86, 1,121.74 and 439.83 is: 606.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.86 : 1,121.74 = 439.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.86/1,121.74 = 439.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.86x = 1,121.74 × 439.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.86x = 493,372.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,372.55/812.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.96

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