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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.38, 1,112.86 and 452.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.38, 1,112.86 and 452.34 is: 624.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.38 : 1,112.86 = 452.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.38/1,112.86 = 452.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.38x = 1,112.86 × 452.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.38x = 503,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,391.66/806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.26

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