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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.27, 1,116.77 and 477.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.27, 1,116.77 and 477.74 is: 659.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.27 : 1,116.77 = 477.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.27/1,116.77 = 477.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.27x = 1,116.77 × 477.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.27x = 533,525.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,525.70/809.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.27

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