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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.16, 1,112.52 and 474.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.16, 1,112.52 and 474.76 is: 655.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.16 : 1,112.52 = 474.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.16/1,112.52 = 474.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.16x = 1,112.52 × 474.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.16x = 528,180.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,180.00/806.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.18

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