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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.72, 1,129.83 and 445.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.72, 1,129.83 and 445.70 is: 615.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.72 : 1,129.83 = 445.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.72/1,129.83 = 445.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.72x = 1,129.83 × 445.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.72x = 503,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,559.58/818.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.06

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