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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.97, 1,113.56 and 452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.97, 1,113.56 and 452.86 is: 624.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.97 : 1,113.56 = 452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.97/1,113.56 = 452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.97x = 1,113.56 × 452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.97x = 504,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,284.52/806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.91

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