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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,105.36 and 490.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,105.36 and 490.56 is: 676.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,105.36 = 490.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,105.36 = 490.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,105.36 × 490.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 542,245.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,245.40/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.86

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