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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.68, 1,128.40 and 444.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.68, 1,128.40 and 444.65 is: 613.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.68 : 1,128.40 = 444.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.68/1,128.40 = 444.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.68x = 1,128.40 × 444.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.68x = 501,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,745.18/817.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.62

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