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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.56, 1,106.07 and 470.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.56, 1,106.07 and 470.09 is: 648.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.56 : 1,106.07 = 470.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.56/1,106.07 = 470.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.56x = 1,106.07 × 470.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.56x = 519,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,952.55/801.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.68

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