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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.99, 1,123.30 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.99, 1,123.30 and 440.97 is: 608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.99 : 1,123.30 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.99/1,123.30 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.99x = 1,123.30 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.99x = 495,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,341.60/813.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.54

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