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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.87, 1,106.56 and 452.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.87, 1,106.56 and 452.55 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.87 : 1,106.56 = 452.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.87/1,106.56 = 452.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.87x = 1,106.56 × 452.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.87x = 500,773.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,773.73/801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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