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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.85, 1,123.10 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.85, 1,123.10 and 440.80 is: 608.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.85 : 1,123.10 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.85/1,123.10 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.85x = 1,123.10 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.85x = 495,064.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,064.65/813.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.30

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