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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.46, 1,126.74 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.46, 1,126.74 and 443.44 is: 611.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.46 : 1,126.74 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.46/1,126.74 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.46x = 1,126.74 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.46x = 499,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,633.73/816.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.95

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