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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.95, 1,128.76 and 444.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.95, 1,128.76 and 444.93 is: 613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.95 : 1,128.76 = 444.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.95/1,128.76 = 444.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.95x = 1,128.76 × 444.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.95x = 502,213.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,213.54/817.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.99

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