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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.70, 1,112.13 and 474.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.70, 1,112.13 and 474.11 is: 654.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.70 : 1,112.13 = 474.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.70/1,112.13 = 474.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.70x = 1,112.13 × 474.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.70x = 527,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,271.95/805.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.43

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