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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.56, 1,104.87 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.56, 1,104.87 and 451.27 is: 622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.56 : 1,104.87 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.56/1,104.87 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.56x = 1,104.87 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.56x = 498,594.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,594.68/800.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.81

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