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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,105.92 and 452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,105.92 and 452.16 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,105.92 = 452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,105.92 = 452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,105.92 × 452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 500,052.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,052.79/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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