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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.12, 1,113.66 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.12, 1,113.66 and 475.38 is: 655.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.12 : 1,113.66 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.12/1,113.66 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.12x = 1,113.66 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.12x = 529,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,411.69/807.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.93

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