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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.85, 1,105.16 and 451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.85, 1,105.16 and 451.54 is: 623.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.85 : 1,105.16 = 451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.85/1,105.16 = 451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.85x = 1,105.16 × 451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.85x = 499,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,023.95/800.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.12

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