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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,126.26 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,126.26 and 443.10 is: 611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,126.26 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,126.26 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,126.26 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 499,045.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,045.81/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.48

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