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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.41, 1,126.66 and 443.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.41, 1,126.66 and 443.39 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.41 : 1,126.66 = 443.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.41/1,126.66 = 443.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.41x = 1,126.66 × 443.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.41x = 499,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,551.49/816.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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