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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.85, 1,129.99 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.85, 1,129.99 and 445.82 is: 615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.85 : 1,129.99 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.85/1,129.99 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.85x = 1,129.99 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.85x = 503,764.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,764.26/818.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.21

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