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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.95, 1,106.53 and 452.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.95, 1,106.53 and 452.57 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.95 : 1,106.53 = 452.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.95/1,106.53 = 452.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.95x = 1,106.53 × 452.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.95x = 500,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,775.62/801.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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