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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.97, 1,128.82 and 444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.97, 1,128.82 and 444.96 is: 614.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.97 : 1,128.82 = 444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.97/1,128.82 = 444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.97x = 1,128.82 × 444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.97x = 502,278.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,278.63/817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.05

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