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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.59, 1,126.87 and 443.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.59, 1,126.87 and 443.57 is: 612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.59 : 1,126.87 = 443.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.59/1,126.87 = 443.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.59x = 1,126.87 × 443.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.59x = 499,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,838.98/816.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.10

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