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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.13, 1,111.02 and 473.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.13, 1,111.02 and 473.75 is: 653.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.13 : 1,111.02 = 473.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.13/1,111.02 = 473.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.13x = 1,111.02 × 473.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.13x = 526,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,345.73/805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.74

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