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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.06, 1,106.84 and 452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.06, 1,106.84 and 452.74 is: 624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.06 : 1,106.84 = 452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.06/1,106.84 = 452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.06x = 1,106.84 × 452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.06x = 501,110.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,110.74/802.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.78

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