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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.80, 1,114.84 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.80, 1,114.84 and 453.74 is: 626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.80 : 1,114.84 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.80/1,114.84 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.80x = 1,114.84 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.80x = 505,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,847.50/807.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.20

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