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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.91, 1,105.26 and 451.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.91, 1,105.26 and 451.61 is: 623.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.91 : 1,105.26 = 451.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.91/1,105.26 = 451.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.91x = 1,105.26 × 451.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.91x = 499,140.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,140.94/800.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.22

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