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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.83, 1,128.59 and 444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.83, 1,128.59 and 444.80 is: 613.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.83 : 1,128.59 = 444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.83/1,128.59 = 444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.83x = 1,128.59 × 444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.83x = 501,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,994.61/817.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.82

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