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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.37, 1,129.32 and 445.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.37, 1,129.32 and 445.34 is: 614.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.37 : 1,129.32 = 445.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.37/1,129.32 = 445.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.37x = 1,129.32 × 445.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.37x = 502,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,934.19/818.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.56

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