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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.37, 1,112.56 and 474.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.37, 1,112.56 and 474.78 is: 655.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.37 : 1,112.56 = 474.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.37/1,112.56 = 474.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.37x = 1,112.56 × 474.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.37x = 528,221.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,221.24/806.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.06

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