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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,106.14 and 452.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,106.14 and 452.22 is: 624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,106.14 = 452.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,106.14 = 452.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,106.14 × 452.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 500,218.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,218.63/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.10

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