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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.11, 1,128.96 and 445.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.11, 1,128.96 and 445.08 is: 614.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.11 : 1,128.96 = 445.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.11/1,128.96 = 445.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.11x = 1,128.96 × 445.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.11x = 502,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,472.98/818.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.19

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