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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.27, 1,127.84 and 444.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.27, 1,127.84 and 444.25 is: 613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.27 : 1,127.84 = 444.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.27/1,127.84 = 444.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.27x = 1,127.84 × 444.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.27x = 501,037.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,037.88/817.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.06

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