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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,104.87 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,104.87 and 451.39 is: 622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,104.87 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,104.87 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,104.87 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 498,721.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,721.74/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.86

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