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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.14, 1,127.64 and 444.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.14, 1,127.64 and 444.12 is: 612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.14 : 1,127.64 = 444.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.14/1,127.64 = 444.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.14x = 1,127.64 × 444.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.14x = 500,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,802.42/817.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.87

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