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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.96, 1,123.26 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.96, 1,123.26 and 440.93 is: 608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.96 : 1,123.26 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.96/1,123.26 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.96x = 1,123.26 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.96x = 495,279.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,279.03/813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.48

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