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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.27, 1,112.56 and 452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.27, 1,112.56 and 452.14 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.27 : 1,112.56 = 452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.27/1,112.56 = 452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.27x = 1,112.56 × 452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.27x = 503,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,032.39/806.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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