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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.43, 1,112.87 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.43, 1,112.87 and 452.36 is: 624.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.43 : 1,112.87 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.43/1,112.87 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.43x = 1,112.87 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.43x = 503,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,417.87/806.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.25

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