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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.52, 1,105.92 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.52, 1,105.92 and 452.08 is: 623.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.52 : 1,105.92 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.52/1,105.92 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.52x = 1,105.92 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.52x = 499,964.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,964.31/801.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.77

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