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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,128.31 and 444.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,128.31 and 444.60 is: 613.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,128.31 = 444.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,128.31 = 444.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,128.31 × 444.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 501,645.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,645.51/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.55

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