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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.38, 1,127.99 and 444.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.38, 1,127.99 and 444.37 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.38 : 1,127.99 = 444.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.38/1,127.99 = 444.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.38x = 1,127.99 × 444.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.38x = 501,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,243.21/817.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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