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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.29, 1,122.34 and 440.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.29, 1,122.34 and 440.26 is: 607.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.29 : 1,122.34 = 440.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.29/1,122.34 = 440.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.29x = 1,122.34 × 440.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.29x = 494,121.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,121.41/813.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.56

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