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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.56, 1,113.13 and 452.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.56, 1,113.13 and 452.57 is: 624.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.56 : 1,113.13 = 452.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.56/1,113.13 = 452.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.56x = 1,113.13 × 452.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.56x = 503,775.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,775.32/806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.60

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