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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.57, 1,113.08 and 475.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.57, 1,113.08 and 475.01 is: 655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.57 : 1,113.08 = 475.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.57/1,113.08 = 475.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.57x = 1,113.08 × 475.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.57x = 528,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,716.19/806.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.52

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