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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.42, 1,128.01 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.42, 1,128.01 and 444.39 is: 613.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.42 : 1,128.01 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.42/1,128.01 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.42x = 1,128.01 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.42x = 501,276.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,276.36/817.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.24

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