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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,129.22 and 445.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,129.22 and 445.25 is: 614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,129.22 = 445.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,129.22 = 445.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,129.22 × 445.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 502,788.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,788.03/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.44

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