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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.62, 1,112.94 and 475.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.62, 1,112.94 and 475.06 is: 655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.62 : 1,112.94 = 475.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.62/1,112.94 = 475.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.62x = 1,112.94 × 475.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.62x = 528,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,713.28/806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.47

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