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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.90, 1,128.72 and 444.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.90, 1,128.72 and 444.88 is: 613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.90 : 1,128.72 = 444.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.90/1,128.72 = 444.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.90x = 1,128.72 × 444.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.90x = 502,144.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,144.95/817.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.94

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