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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.92, 1,127.35 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.92, 1,127.35 and 443.91 is: 612.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.92 : 1,127.35 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.92/1,127.35 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.92x = 1,127.35 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.92x = 500,441.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,441.94/816.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.60

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