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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.56, 1,103.34 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.56, 1,103.34 and 450.24 is: 621.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.56 : 1,103.34 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.56/1,103.34 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.56x = 1,103.34 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.56x = 496,767.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,767.80/799.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.30

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