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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.71, 1,107.72 and 453.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.71, 1,107.72 and 453.42 is: 625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.71 : 1,107.72 = 453.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.71/1,107.72 = 453.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.71x = 1,107.72 × 453.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.71x = 502,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,262.40/802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.71

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