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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.66, 1,129.75 and 445.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.66, 1,129.75 and 445.63 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.66 : 1,129.75 = 445.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.66/1,129.75 = 445.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.66x = 1,129.75 × 445.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.66x = 503,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,445.49/818.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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