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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.78, 1,114.29 and 476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.78, 1,114.29 and 476.16 is: 656.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.78 : 1,114.29 = 476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.78/1,114.29 = 476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.78x = 1,114.29 × 476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.78x = 530,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,580.33/807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.84

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