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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,105.89 and 452.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,105.89 and 452.05 is: 623.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,105.89 = 452.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,105.89 = 452.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,105.89 × 452.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 499,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,909.78/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.83

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