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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.80, 1,123.02 and 440.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.80, 1,123.02 and 440.76 is: 608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.80 : 1,123.02 = 440.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.80/1,123.02 = 440.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.80x = 1,123.02 × 440.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.80x = 494,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,982.30/813.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.24

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