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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.88, 1,128.64 and 444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.88, 1,128.64 and 444.84 is: 613.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.88 : 1,128.64 = 444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.88/1,128.64 = 444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.88x = 1,128.64 × 444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.88x = 502,067.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,067.34/817.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.87

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