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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.89, 1,107.65 and 453.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.89, 1,107.65 and 453.51 is: 625.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.89 : 1,107.65 = 453.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.89/1,107.65 = 453.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.89x = 1,107.65 × 453.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.89x = 502,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,330.35/802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.65

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