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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.79, 1,106.43 and 452.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.79, 1,106.43 and 452.50 is: 624.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.79 : 1,106.43 = 452.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.79/1,106.43 = 452.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.79x = 1,106.43 × 452.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.79x = 500,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,659.58/801.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.43

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