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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,106.14 and 452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,106.14 and 452.32 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,106.14 = 452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,106.14 = 452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,106.14 × 452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 500,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,329.24/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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