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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.19, 1,129.09 and 445.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.19, 1,129.09 and 445.17 is: 614.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.19 : 1,129.09 = 445.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.19/1,129.09 = 445.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.19x = 1,129.09 × 445.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.19x = 502,637.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,637.00/818.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.33

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