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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.98, 1,121.91 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.98, 1,121.91 and 439.95 is: 607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.98 : 1,121.91 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.98/1,121.91 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.98x = 1,121.91 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.98x = 493,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,587.69/812.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.13

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