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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.75, 1,128.49 and 444.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.75, 1,128.49 and 444.73 is: 613.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.75 : 1,128.49 = 444.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.75/1,128.49 = 444.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.75x = 1,128.49 × 444.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.75x = 501,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,867.72/817.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.72

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