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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.19, 1,126.35 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.19, 1,126.35 and 443.18 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.19 : 1,126.35 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.19/1,126.35 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.19x = 1,126.35 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.19x = 499,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,175.79/816.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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