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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,113.17 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,113.17 and 475.11 is: 655.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,113.17 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,113.17 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,113.17 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 528,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,880.00/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.70

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