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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.78, 1,128.49 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.78, 1,128.49 and 444.76 is: 613.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.78 : 1,128.49 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.78/1,128.49 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.78x = 1,128.49 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.78x = 501,901.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,901.57/817.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.74

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