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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.28, 1,126.47 and 443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.28, 1,126.47 and 443.24 is: 611.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.28 : 1,126.47 = 443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.28/1,126.47 = 443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.28x = 1,126.47 × 443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.28x = 499,296.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,296.56/816.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.67

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