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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.40, 1,114.12 and 475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.40, 1,114.12 and 475.80 is: 656.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.40 : 1,114.12 = 475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.40/1,114.12 = 475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.40x = 1,114.12 × 475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.40x = 530,098.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,098.30/807.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.55

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