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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.52, 1,128.19 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.52, 1,128.19 and 444.51 is: 613.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.52 : 1,128.19 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.52/1,128.19 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.52x = 1,128.19 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.52x = 501,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,491.74/817.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.43

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