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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.37, 1,127.95 and 444.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.37, 1,127.95 and 444.35 is: 613.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.37 : 1,127.95 = 444.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.37/1,127.95 = 444.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.37x = 1,127.95 × 444.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.37x = 501,197.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,197.83/817.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.19

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