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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.98, 1,127.43 and 443.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.98, 1,127.43 and 443.97 is: 612.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.98 : 1,127.43 = 443.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.98/1,127.43 = 443.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.98x = 1,127.43 × 443.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.98x = 500,545.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,545.10/816.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.68

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