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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.37, 1,209.14 and 476.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.37, 1,209.14 and 476.92 is: 716.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.37 : 1,209.14 = 476.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.37/1,209.14 = 476.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.37x = 1,209.14 × 476.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.37x = 576,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,654.62/805.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.01

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