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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.74, 1,106.07 and 491.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.74, 1,106.07 and 491.42 is: 677.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.74 : 1,106.07 = 491.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.74/1,106.07 = 491.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.74x = 1,106.07 × 491.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.74x = 543,539.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,539.39/801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.95

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