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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.65, 1,111.71 and 473.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.65, 1,111.71 and 473.96 is: 654.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.65 : 1,111.71 = 473.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.65/1,111.71 = 473.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.65x = 1,111.71 × 473.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.65x = 526,906.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,906.07/805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.01

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