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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.81, 1,127.16 and 443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.81, 1,127.16 and 443.76 is: 612.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.81 : 1,127.16 = 443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.81/1,127.16 = 443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.81x = 1,127.16 × 443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.81x = 500,188.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,188.52/816.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.37

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