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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,105.22 and 451.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,105.22 and 451.62 is: 623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,105.22 = 451.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,105.22 = 451.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,105.22 × 451.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 499,139.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,139.46/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.22

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