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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.86, 1,128.65 and 444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.86, 1,128.65 and 444.85 is: 613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.86 : 1,128.65 = 444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.86/1,128.65 = 444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.86x = 1,128.65 × 444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.86x = 502,078.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,078.06/817.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.89

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