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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.49, 1,126.76 and 443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.49, 1,126.76 and 443.47 is: 611.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.49 : 1,126.76 = 443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.49/1,126.76 = 443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.49x = 1,126.76 × 443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.49x = 499,684.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,684.26/816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.99

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