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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,126.66 and 443.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,126.66 and 443.40 is: 611.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,126.66 = 443.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,126.66 = 443.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,126.66 × 443.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 499,561.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,561.04/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.89

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