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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.68, 1,111.93 and 474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.68, 1,111.93 and 474.19 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.68 : 1,111.93 = 474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.68/1,111.93 = 474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.68x = 1,111.93 × 474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.68x = 527,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,262.12/805.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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