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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,129.79 and 445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,129.79 and 445.67 is: 615.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,129.79 = 445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,129.79 = 445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,129.79 × 445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 503,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,517.45/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.02

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