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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.18, 1,122.19 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.18, 1,122.19 and 440.17 is: 607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.18 : 1,122.19 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.18/1,122.19 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.18x = 1,122.19 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.18x = 493,950.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,950.47/813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.43

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