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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.87, 1,107.96 and 453.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.87, 1,107.96 and 453.56 is: 625.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.87 : 1,107.96 = 453.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.87/1,107.96 = 453.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.87x = 1,107.96 × 453.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.87x = 502,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,524.95/802.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.91

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