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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.29, 1,127.86 and 444.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.29, 1,127.86 and 444.27 is: 613.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.29 : 1,127.86 = 444.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.29/1,127.86 = 444.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.29x = 1,127.86 × 444.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.29x = 501,074.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,074.36/817.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.09

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