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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,113.52 and 471.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,113.52 and 471.03 is: 650.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,113.52 = 471.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,113.52 = 471.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,113.52 × 471.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 524,501.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,501.33/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.02

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