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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.65, 1,111.87 and 474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.65, 1,111.87 and 474 is: 654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.65 : 1,111.87 = 474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.65/1,111.87 = 474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.65x = 1,111.87 × 474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.65x = 527,026.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,026.38/805.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.16

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