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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.53, 1,122.66 and 440.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.53, 1,122.66 and 440.51 is: 607.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.53 : 1,122.66 = 440.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.53/1,122.66 = 440.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.53x = 1,122.66 × 440.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.53x = 494,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,537.34/813.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.89

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