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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.67, 1,129.75 and 445.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.67, 1,129.75 and 445.64 is: 614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.67 : 1,129.75 = 445.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.67/1,129.75 = 445.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.67x = 1,129.75 × 445.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.67x = 503,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,455.03/818.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.96

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