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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.76, 1,111.76 and 469.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.76, 1,111.76 and 469.61 is: 647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.76 : 1,111.76 = 469.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.76/1,111.76 = 469.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.76x = 1,111.76 × 469.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.76x = 522,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,085.71/805.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.95

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