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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.88, 1,112.34 and 474.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.88, 1,112.34 and 474.38 is: 654.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.88 : 1,112.34 = 474.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.88/1,112.34 = 474.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.88x = 1,112.34 × 474.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.88x = 527,671.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,671.85/805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.78

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