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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.38, 1,105.92 and 452.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.38, 1,105.92 and 452.09 is: 623.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.38 : 1,105.92 = 452.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.38/1,105.92 = 452.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.38x = 1,105.92 × 452.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.38x = 499,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,969.84/801.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.89

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