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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.50, 1,122.62 and 440.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.50, 1,122.62 and 440.48 is: 607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.50 : 1,122.62 = 440.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.50/1,122.62 = 440.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.50x = 1,122.62 × 440.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.50x = 494,491.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,491.66/813.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.86

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