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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,113.73 and 475.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,113.73 and 475.37 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,113.73 = 475.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,113.73 = 475.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,113.73 × 475.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 529,433.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,433.83/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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