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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.69, 1,112.97 and 452.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.69, 1,112.97 and 452.56 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.69 : 1,112.97 = 452.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.69/1,112.97 = 452.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.69x = 1,112.97 × 452.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.69x = 503,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,685.70/806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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