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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.21, 1,113.96 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.21, 1,113.96 and 453.21 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.21 : 1,113.96 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.21/1,113.96 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.21x = 1,113.96 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.21x = 504,857.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,857.81/807.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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