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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.97, 1,106.92 and 452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.97, 1,106.92 and 452.86 is: 625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.97 : 1,106.92 = 452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.97/1,106.92 = 452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.97x = 1,106.92 × 452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.97x = 501,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,279.79/801.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.06

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