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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,106.80 and 452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,106.80 and 452.72 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,106.80 = 452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,106.80 = 452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,106.80 × 452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 501,070.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,070.50/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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