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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.75, 1,127.11 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.75, 1,127.11 and 443.72 is: 612.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.75 : 1,127.11 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.75/1,127.11 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.75x = 1,127.11 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.75x = 500,124.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,124.62/816.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.34

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