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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.54, 1,126.83 and 443.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.54, 1,126.83 and 443.52 is: 612.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.54 : 1,126.83 = 443.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.54/1,126.83 = 443.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.54x = 1,126.83 × 443.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.54x = 499,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,771.64/816.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.06

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