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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.52, 1,126.80 and 443.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.52, 1,126.80 and 443.50 is: 612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.52 : 1,126.80 = 443.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.52/1,126.80 = 443.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.52x = 1,126.80 × 443.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.52x = 499,733.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,733.58/816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.03

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