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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.55, 1,126.84 and 443.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.55, 1,126.84 and 443.53 is: 612.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.55 : 1,126.84 = 443.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.55/1,126.84 = 443.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.55x = 1,126.84 × 443.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.55x = 499,781.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,781.83/816.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.07

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