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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.62, 1,129.69 and 445.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.62, 1,129.69 and 445.59 is: 614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.62 : 1,129.69 = 445.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.62/1,129.69 = 445.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.62x = 1,129.69 × 445.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.62x = 503,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,378.57/818.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.91

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