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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.85, 1,128.63 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.85, 1,128.63 and 444.83 is: 613.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.85 : 1,128.63 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.85/1,128.63 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.85x = 1,128.63 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.85x = 502,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,042.84/817.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.86

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