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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.03, 1,112.48 and 474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.03, 1,112.48 and 474.74 is: 655.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.03 : 1,112.48 = 474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.03/1,112.48 = 474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.03x = 1,112.48 × 474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.03x = 528,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,142.72/806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.24

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