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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,112.06 and 474.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,112.06 and 474.22 is: 654.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,112.06 = 474.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,112.06 = 474.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,112.06 × 474.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 527,361.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,361.09/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.41

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