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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.56, 1,104.78 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.56, 1,104.78 and 451.25 is: 622.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.56 : 1,104.78 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.56/1,104.78 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.56x = 1,104.78 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.56x = 498,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,531.98/800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.73

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