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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.20, 1,112.53 and 474.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.20, 1,112.53 and 474.64 is: 654.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.20 : 1,112.53 = 474.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.20/1,112.53 = 474.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.20x = 1,112.53 × 474.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.20x = 528,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,048.87/806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.99

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