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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.59, 1,114.52 and 475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.59, 1,114.52 and 475.94 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.59 : 1,114.52 = 475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.59/1,114.52 = 475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.59x = 1,114.52 × 475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.59x = 530,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,436.70/807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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