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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.92, 1,112.00 and 474.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.92, 1,112.00 and 474.23 is: 654.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.92 : 1,112.00 = 474.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.92/1,112.00 = 474.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.92x = 1,112.00 × 474.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.92x = 527,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,340.58/805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.33

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