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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.86, 1,105.17 and 451.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.86, 1,105.17 and 451.55 is: 623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.86 : 1,105.17 = 451.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.86/1,105.17 = 451.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.86x = 1,105.17 × 451.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.86x = 499,033.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,033.99/800.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.13

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