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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.18, 1,127.73 and 444.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.18, 1,127.73 and 444.17 is: 612.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.18 : 1,127.73 = 444.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.18/1,127.73 = 444.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.18x = 1,127.73 × 444.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.18x = 500,903.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,903.83/817.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.97

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