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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.13, 1,127.64 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.13, 1,127.64 and 444.11 is: 612.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.13 : 1,127.64 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.13/1,127.64 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.13x = 1,127.64 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.13x = 500,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,799.02/817.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.88

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