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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.72, 1,122.93 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.72, 1,122.93 and 440.70 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.72 : 1,122.93 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.72/1,122.93 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.72x = 1,122.93 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.72x = 494,875.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,875.25/813.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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