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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.99, 1,127.45 and 443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.99, 1,127.45 and 443.98 is: 612.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.99 : 1,127.45 = 443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.99/1,127.45 = 443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.99x = 1,127.45 × 443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.99x = 500,563.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,563.54/816.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.69

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