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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.62, 1,111.78 and 474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.62, 1,111.78 and 474.05 is: 654.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.62 : 1,111.78 = 474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.62/1,111.78 = 474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.62x = 1,111.78 × 474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.62x = 527,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,040.01/805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.20

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