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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,113.95 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,113.95 and 475.74 is: 656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,113.95 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,113.95 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,113.95 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 529,951.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,951.76/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.34

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