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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.12, 1,127.60 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.12, 1,127.60 and 444.08 is: 612.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.12 : 1,127.60 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.12/1,127.60 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.12x = 1,127.60 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.12x = 500,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,744.61/817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.82

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