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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.12, 1,127.62 and 444.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.12, 1,127.62 and 444.09 is: 612.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.12 : 1,127.62 = 444.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.12/1,127.62 = 444.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.12x = 1,127.62 × 444.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.12x = 500,764.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,764.77/817.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.84

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