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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.79, 1,111.95 and 474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.79, 1,111.95 and 474.25 is: 654.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.79 : 1,111.95 = 474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.79/1,111.95 = 474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.79x = 1,111.95 × 474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.79x = 527,342.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,342.29/805.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.44

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