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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.71, 1,111.89 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.71, 1,111.89 and 474.14 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.71 : 1,111.89 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.71/1,111.89 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.71x = 1,111.89 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.71x = 527,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,191.52/805.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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