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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.07, 1,106.82 and 452.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.07, 1,106.82 and 452.73 is: 624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.07 : 1,106.82 = 452.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.07/1,106.82 = 452.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.07x = 1,106.82 × 452.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.07x = 501,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,090.62/802.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.75

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