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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.30, 1,127.91 and 444.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.30, 1,127.91 and 444.31 is: 613.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.30 : 1,127.91 = 444.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.30/1,127.91 = 444.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.30x = 1,127.91 × 444.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.30x = 501,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,140.27/817.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.16

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