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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.27, 1,126.44 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.27, 1,126.44 and 443.25 is: 611.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.27 : 1,126.44 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.27/1,126.44 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.27x = 1,126.44 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.27x = 499,294.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,294.53/816.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.68

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