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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.42, 1,112.89 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.42, 1,112.89 and 452.33 is: 624.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.42 : 1,112.89 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.42/1,112.89 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.42x = 1,112.89 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.42x = 503,398.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,398.12/806.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.24

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