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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,105.02 and 451.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,105.02 and 451.42 is: 622.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,105.02 = 451.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,105.02 = 451.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,105.02 × 451.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 498,828.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,828.63/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.96

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