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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.74, 1,114.40 and 476.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.74, 1,114.40 and 476.06 is: 656.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.74 : 1,114.40 = 476.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.74/1,114.40 = 476.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.74x = 1,114.40 × 476.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.74x = 530,521.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,521.26/807.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.80

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