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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.60, 1,128.26 and 444.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.60, 1,128.26 and 444.56 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.60 : 1,128.26 = 444.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.60/1,128.26 = 444.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.60x = 1,128.26 × 444.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.60x = 501,579.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,579.86/817.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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