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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.06, 1,127.53 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.06, 1,127.53 and 444.04 is: 612.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.06 : 1,127.53 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.06/1,127.53 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.06x = 1,127.53 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.06x = 500,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,660.56/817.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.76

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