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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.43, 1,128.06 and 444.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.43, 1,128.06 and 444.41 is: 613.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.43 : 1,128.06 = 444.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.43/1,128.06 = 444.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.43x = 1,128.06 × 444.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.43x = 501,319.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,319.97/817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.29

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