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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.10, 1,126.22 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.10, 1,126.22 and 443.08 is: 611.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.10 : 1,126.22 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.10/1,126.22 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.10x = 1,126.22 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.10x = 499,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,010.46/816.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.46

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