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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.73, 1,128.48 and 444.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.73, 1,128.48 and 444.72 is: 613.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.73 : 1,128.48 = 444.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.73/1,128.48 = 444.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.73x = 1,128.48 × 444.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.73x = 501,852.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,852.58/817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.71

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