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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,108.04 and 453.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,108.04 and 453.61 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,108.04 = 453.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,108.04 = 453.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,108.04 × 453.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 502,618.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,618.02/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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