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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.71, 1,104.86 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.71, 1,104.86 and 451.39 is: 622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.71 : 1,104.86 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.71/1,104.86 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.71x = 1,104.86 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.71x = 498,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,720.50/800.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.85

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