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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.53, 1,129.55 and 445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.53, 1,129.55 and 445.50 is: 614.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.53 : 1,129.55 = 445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.53/1,129.55 = 445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.53x = 1,129.55 × 445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.53x = 503,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,215.64/818.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.78

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