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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,126.35 and 443.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,126.35 and 443.19 is: 611.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,126.35 = 443.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,126.35 = 443.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,126.35 × 443.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 499,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,187.06/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.59

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