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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,106.18 and 452.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,106.18 and 452.25 is: 624.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,106.18 = 452.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,106.18 = 452.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,106.18 × 452.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 500,267.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,267.64/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.11

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