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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.09, 1,127.60 and 444.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.09, 1,127.60 and 444.07 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.09 : 1,127.60 = 444.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.09/1,127.60 = 444.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.09x = 1,127.60 × 444.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.09x = 500,733.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,733.33/817.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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