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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.42, 1,106.04 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.42, 1,106.04 and 452.22 is: 624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.42 : 1,106.04 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.42/1,106.04 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.42x = 1,106.04 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.42x = 500,173.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,173.41/801.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.11

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