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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.57, 1,107.56 and 453.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.57, 1,107.56 and 453.25 is: 625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.57 : 1,107.56 = 453.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.57/1,107.56 = 453.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.57x = 1,107.56 × 453.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.57x = 502,001.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,001.57/802.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.49

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