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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.78, 1,105.02 and 451.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.78, 1,105.02 and 451.46 is: 622.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.78 : 1,105.02 = 451.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.78/1,105.02 = 451.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.78x = 1,105.02 × 451.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.78x = 498,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,872.33/800.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.98

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