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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.55, 1,128.22 and 444.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.55, 1,128.22 and 444.54 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.55 : 1,128.22 = 444.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.55/1,128.22 = 444.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.55x = 1,128.22 × 444.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.55x = 501,538.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,538.92/817.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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