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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.41, 1,106.01 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.41, 1,106.01 and 452.16 is: 624.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.41 : 1,106.01 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.41/1,106.01 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.41x = 1,106.01 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.41x = 500,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,093.48/801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.02

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