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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.73, 1,113.12 and 475.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.73, 1,113.12 and 475.08 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.73 : 1,113.12 = 475.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.73/1,113.12 = 475.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.73x = 1,113.12 × 475.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.73x = 528,821.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,821.05/806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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