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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.87, 1,113.21 and 475.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.87, 1,113.21 and 475.41 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.87 : 1,113.21 = 475.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.87/1,113.21 = 475.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.87x = 1,113.21 × 475.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.87x = 529,231.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,231.17/806.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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