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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.59, 1,113.18 and 452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.59, 1,113.18 and 452.60 is: 624.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.59 : 1,113.18 = 452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.59/1,113.18 = 452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.59x = 1,113.18 × 452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.59x = 503,825.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,825.27/806.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.64

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