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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.34, 1,105.65 and 452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.34, 1,105.65 and 452.03 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.34 : 1,105.65 = 452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.34/1,105.65 = 452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.34x = 1,105.65 × 452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.34x = 499,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,781.44/801.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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