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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.40, 1,128 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.40, 1,128 and 444.38 is: 613.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.40 : 1,128 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.40/1,128 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.40x = 1,128 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.40x = 501,255
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,255/817.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.23

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