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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.28, 1,113.88 and 475.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.28, 1,113.88 and 475.59 is: 656.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.28 : 1,113.88 = 475.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.28/1,113.88 = 475.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.28x = 1,113.88 × 475.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.28x = 529,744.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,744.82/807.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.21

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