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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,110.78 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,110.78 and 473.40 is: 653.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,110.78 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,110.78 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,110.78 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 525,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,843.25/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.25

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