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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.15, 1,112.56 and 474.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.15, 1,112.56 and 474.50 is: 654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.15 : 1,112.56 = 474.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.15/1,112.56 = 474.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.15x = 1,112.56 × 474.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.15x = 527,909.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,909.72/806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.85

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