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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,112.87 and 475.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,112.87 and 475.16 is: 655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,112.87 = 475.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,112.87 = 475.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,112.87 × 475.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 528,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,786.93/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.55

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