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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,112.71 and 452.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,112.71 and 452.26 is: 624.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,112.71 = 452.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,112.71 = 452.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,112.71 × 452.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 503,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,233.48/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.08

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