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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.62, 1,128.31 and 444.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.62, 1,128.31 and 444.59 is: 613.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.62 : 1,128.31 = 444.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.62/1,128.31 = 444.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.62x = 1,128.31 × 444.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.62x = 501,637.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,637.05/817.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.53

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