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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.56, 1,222.55 and 445.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.56, 1,222.55 and 445.02 is: 666.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.56 : 1,222.55 = 445.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.56/1,222.55 = 445.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.56x = 1,222.55 × 445.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.56x = 544,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,059.20/816.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.28

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