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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,106.55 and 452.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,106.55 and 452.52 is: 624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,106.55 = 452.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,106.55 = 452.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,106.55 × 452.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 500,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,736.01/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.47

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