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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,113.38 and 475.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,113.38 and 475.23 is: 655.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,113.38 = 475.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,113.38 = 475.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,113.38 × 475.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 529,111.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,111.58/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.72

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