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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.03, 1,126.14 and 443.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.03, 1,126.14 and 443.03 is: 611.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.03 : 1,126.14 = 443.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.03/1,126.14 = 443.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.03x = 1,126.14 × 443.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.03x = 498,911.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,911.98/816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.39

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