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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.65, 1,128.37 and 444.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.65, 1,128.37 and 444.64 is: 613.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.65 : 1,128.37 = 444.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.65/1,128.37 = 444.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.65x = 1,128.37 × 444.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.65x = 501,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,716.83/817.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.61

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