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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.71, 1,113.34 and 475.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.71, 1,113.34 and 475.24 is: 655.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.71 : 1,113.34 = 475.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.71/1,113.34 = 475.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.71x = 1,113.34 × 475.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.71x = 529,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,101.12/806.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.88

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