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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.18, 1,112.58 and 452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.18, 1,112.58 and 452.13 is: 623.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.18 : 1,112.58 = 452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.18/1,112.58 = 452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.18x = 1,112.58 × 452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.18x = 503,030.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,030.80/806.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.97

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