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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,106.07 and 452.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,106.07 and 452.27 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,106.07 = 452.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,106.07 = 452.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,106.07 × 452.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 500,242.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,242.28/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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