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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.72, 1,128.43 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.72, 1,128.43 and 444.72 is: 613.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.72 : 1,128.43 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.72/1,128.43 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.72x = 1,128.43 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.72x = 501,830.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,830.66/817.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.69

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