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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.79, 1,107.96 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.79, 1,107.96 and 453.50 is: 625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.79 : 1,107.96 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.79/1,107.96 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.79x = 1,107.96 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.79x = 502,459.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,459.86/802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.89

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