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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.74, 1,107.80 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.74, 1,107.80 and 453.44 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.74 : 1,107.80 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.74/1,107.80 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.74x = 1,107.80 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.74x = 502,313.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,313.03/802.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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