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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.87, 1,127.28 and 443.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.87, 1,127.28 and 443.85 is: 612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.87 : 1,127.28 = 443.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.87/1,127.28 = 443.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.87x = 1,127.28 × 443.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.87x = 500,337.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,337.59/816.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.51

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