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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.55, 1,113.34 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.55, 1,113.34 and 474.99 is: 655.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.55 : 1,113.34 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.55/1,113.34 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.55x = 1,113.34 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.55x = 528,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,825.37/806.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.66

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