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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.84, 1,107.86 and 453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.84, 1,107.86 and 453.52 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.84 : 1,107.86 = 453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.84/1,107.86 = 453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.84x = 1,107.86 × 453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.84x = 502,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,436.67/802.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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