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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.17, 1,113.80 and 475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.17, 1,113.80 and 475.61 is: 656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.17 : 1,113.80 = 475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.17/1,113.80 = 475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.17x = 1,113.80 × 475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.17x = 529,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,726.47/807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.28

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