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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,114.14 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,114.14 and 475.62 is: 656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,114.14 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,114.14 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,114.14 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 529,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,907.27/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.49

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