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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.97, 1,105.54 and 451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.97, 1,105.54 and 451.86 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.97 : 1,105.54 = 451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.97/1,105.54 = 451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.97x = 1,105.54 × 451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.97x = 499,549.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,549.30/800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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