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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.99, 1,106.75 and 452.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.99, 1,106.75 and 452.68 is: 624.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.99 : 1,106.75 = 452.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.99/1,106.75 = 452.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.99x = 1,106.75 × 452.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.99x = 501,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,001.95/801.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.70

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