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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.69, 1,128.42 and 444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.69, 1,128.42 and 444.68 is: 613.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.69 : 1,128.42 = 444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.69/1,128.42 = 444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.69x = 1,128.42 × 444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.69x = 501,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,780.16/817.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.66

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