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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.41, 1,128.03 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.41, 1,128.03 and 444.39 is: 613.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.41 : 1,128.03 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.41/1,128.03 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.41x = 1,128.03 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.41x = 501,285.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,285.25/817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.26

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