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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.82, 1,123.06 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.82, 1,123.06 and 440.79 is: 608.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.82 : 1,123.06 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.82/1,123.06 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.82x = 1,123.06 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.82x = 495,027.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,027.89/813.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.28

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