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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.78, 1,113.30 and 452.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.78, 1,113.30 and 452.67 is: 624.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.78 : 1,113.30 = 452.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.78/1,113.30 = 452.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.78x = 1,113.30 × 452.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.78x = 503,958.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,958.03/806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.66

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