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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.62, 1,113.16 and 475.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.62, 1,113.16 and 475.05 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.62 : 1,113.16 = 475.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.62/1,113.16 = 475.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.62x = 1,113.16 × 475.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.62x = 528,806.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,806.66/806.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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