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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.57, 1,128.23 and 444.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.57, 1,128.23 and 444.55 is: 613.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.57 : 1,128.23 = 444.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.57/1,128.23 = 444.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.57x = 1,128.23 × 444.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.57x = 501,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,549.01/817.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.47

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