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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.12, 1,106.94 and 452.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.12, 1,106.94 and 452.82 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.12 : 1,106.94 = 452.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.12/1,106.94 = 452.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.12x = 1,106.94 × 452.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.12x = 501,244.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,244.57/802.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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