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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.08, 1,106.87 and 452.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.08, 1,106.87 and 452.78 is: 624.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.08 : 1,106.87 = 452.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.08/1,106.87 = 452.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.08x = 1,106.87 × 452.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.08x = 501,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,160.80/802.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.83

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