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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.30, 1,127.84 and 444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.30, 1,127.84 and 444.26 is: 613.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.30 : 1,127.84 = 444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.30/1,127.84 = 444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.30x = 1,127.84 × 444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.30x = 501,054.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,054.20/817.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.06

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