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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,113.48 and 475.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,113.48 and 475.11 is: 655.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,113.48 = 475.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,113.48 = 475.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,113.48 × 475.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 529,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,025.48/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.67

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