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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.55, 1,111.62 and 456.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.55, 1,111.62 and 456.22 is: 629.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.55 : 1,111.62 = 456.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.55/1,111.62 = 456.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.55x = 1,111.62 × 456.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.55x = 507,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,143.28/805.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.56

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