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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,106.52 and 452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,106.52 and 452.55 is: 624.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,106.52 = 452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,106.52 = 452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,106.52 × 452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 500,755.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,755.63/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.58

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