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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.31, 1,127.88 and 444.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.31, 1,127.88 and 444.30 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.31 : 1,127.88 = 444.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.31/1,127.88 = 444.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.31x = 1,127.88 × 444.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.31x = 501,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,117.08/817.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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