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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.76, 1,104.92 and 451.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.76, 1,104.92 and 451.40 is: 622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.76 : 1,104.92 = 451.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.76/1,104.92 = 451.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.76x = 1,104.92 × 451.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.76x = 498,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,760.89/800.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.86

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