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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.54, 1,111.19 and 473.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.54, 1,111.19 and 473.92 is: 653.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.54 : 1,111.19 = 473.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.54/1,111.19 = 473.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.54x = 1,111.19 × 473.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.54x = 526,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,613.57/805.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.74

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