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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,129.20 and 445.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,129.20 and 445.26 is: 614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,129.20 = 445.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,129.20 = 445.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,129.20 × 445.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 502,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,787.59/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.44

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