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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.91, 1,113.36 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.91, 1,113.36 and 475.21 is: 655.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.91 : 1,113.36 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.91/1,113.36 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.91x = 1,113.36 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.91x = 529,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,080.75/806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.69

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