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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.88, 1,106.66 and 452.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.88, 1,106.66 and 452.63 is: 624.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.88 : 1,106.66 = 452.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.88/1,106.66 = 452.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.88x = 1,106.66 × 452.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.88x = 500,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,907.52/801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.67

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