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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.69, 1,111.72 and 474.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.69, 1,111.72 and 474.06 is: 654.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.69 : 1,111.72 = 474.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.69/1,111.72 = 474.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.69x = 1,111.72 × 474.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.69x = 527,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,021.98/805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.13

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