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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.66, 1,114.65 and 475.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.66, 1,114.65 and 475.92 is: 656.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.66 : 1,114.65 = 475.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.66/1,114.65 = 475.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.66x = 1,114.65 × 475.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.66x = 530,484.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,484.23/807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.82

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