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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.53, 1,111.79 and 474.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.53, 1,111.79 and 474.24 is: 654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.53 : 1,111.79 = 474.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.53/1,111.79 = 474.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.53x = 1,111.79 × 474.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.53x = 527,255.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,255.29/805.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.54

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