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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.91, 1,128.66 and 444.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.91, 1,128.66 and 444.89 is: 613.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.91 : 1,128.66 = 444.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.91/1,128.66 = 444.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.91x = 1,128.66 × 444.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.91x = 502,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,123.90/817.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.91

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