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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.54, 1,114.08 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.54, 1,114.08 and 475.74 is: 656.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.54 : 1,114.08 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.54/1,114.08 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.54x = 1,114.08 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.54x = 530,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,012.42/807.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.33

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