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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.53, 1,126.82 and 443.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.53, 1,126.82 and 443.51 is: 612.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.53 : 1,126.82 = 443.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.53/1,126.82 = 443.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.53x = 1,126.82 × 443.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.53x = 499,755.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,755.94/816.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.05

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