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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.28, 1,105.80 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.28, 1,105.80 and 452.04 is: 623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.28 : 1,105.80 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.28/1,105.80 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.28x = 1,105.80 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.28x = 499,865.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,865.83/801.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.83

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