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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.90, 1,105.12 and 451.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.90, 1,105.12 and 451.59 is: 623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.90 : 1,105.12 = 451.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.90/1,105.12 = 451.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.90x = 1,105.12 × 451.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.90x = 499,061.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,061.14/800.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.13

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