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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,126.30 and 443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,126.30 and 443.14 is: 611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,126.30 = 443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,126.30 = 443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,126.30 × 443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 499,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,104.36/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.53

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