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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.69, 1,129.79 and 445.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.69, 1,129.79 and 445.66 is: 615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.69 : 1,129.79 = 445.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.69/1,129.79 = 445.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.69x = 1,129.79 × 445.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.69x = 503,504.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,504.35/818.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.02

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