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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.98, 1,123.29 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.98, 1,123.29 and 440.96 is: 608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.98 : 1,123.29 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.98/1,123.29 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.98x = 1,123.29 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.98x = 495,318.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,318.14/813.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.52

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