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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.66, 1,111.91 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.66, 1,111.91 and 474.12 is: 654.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.66 : 1,111.91 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.66/1,111.91 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.66x = 1,111.91 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.66x = 527,178.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,178.77/805.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.34

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