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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.52, 1,111.32 and 473.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.52, 1,111.32 and 473.74 is: 653.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.52 : 1,111.32 = 473.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.52/1,111.32 = 473.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.52x = 1,111.32 × 473.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.52x = 526,476.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,476.74/805.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.59

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