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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.37, 1,111.19 and 473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.37, 1,111.19 and 473.78 is: 653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.37 : 1,111.19 = 473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.37/1,111.19 = 473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.37x = 1,111.19 × 473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.37x = 526,460.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,460.01/805.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.69

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