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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,104.03 and 450.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,104.03 and 450.77 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,104.03 = 450.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,104.03 = 450.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,104.03 × 450.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 497,658.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,658.08/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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