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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.61, 1,126.94 and 443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.61, 1,126.94 and 443.60 is: 612.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.61 : 1,126.94 = 443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.61/1,126.94 = 443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.61x = 1,126.94 × 443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.61x = 499,907.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,907.05/816.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.17

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