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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.78, 1,127.12 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.78, 1,127.12 and 443.76 is: 612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.78 : 1,127.12 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.78/1,127.12 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.78x = 1,127.12 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.78x = 500,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,170.77/816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.37

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