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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.21, 1,129.15 and 445.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.21, 1,129.15 and 445.19 is: 614.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.21 : 1,129.15 = 445.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.21/1,129.15 = 445.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.21x = 1,129.15 × 445.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.21x = 502,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,686.29/818.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.37

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