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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.70, 1,106.25 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.70, 1,106.25 and 452.39 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.70 : 1,106.25 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.70/1,106.25 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.70x = 1,106.25 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.70x = 500,456.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,456.44/801.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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