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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.53, 1,112.76 and 474.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.53, 1,112.76 and 474.83 is: 655.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.53 : 1,112.76 = 474.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.53/1,112.76 = 474.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.53x = 1,112.76 × 474.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.53x = 528,376.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,376.39/806.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.13

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