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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.60, 1,113.18 and 474.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.60, 1,113.18 and 474.86 is: 655.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.60 : 1,113.18 = 474.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.60/1,113.18 = 474.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.60x = 1,113.18 × 474.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.60x = 528,604.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,604.65/806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.35

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