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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.39, 1,114.12 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.39, 1,114.12 and 475.90 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.39 : 1,114.12 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.39/1,114.12 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.39x = 1,114.12 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.39x = 530,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,209.71/807.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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