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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,105.92 and 452.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,105.92 and 452.04 is: 623.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,105.92 = 452.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,105.92 = 452.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,105.92 × 452.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 499,920.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,920.08/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.84

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