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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.58, 1,129.59 and 445.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.58, 1,129.59 and 445.55 is: 614.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.58 : 1,129.59 = 445.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.58/1,129.59 = 445.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.58x = 1,129.59 × 445.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.58x = 503,283.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,283.18/818.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.82

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