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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.24, 1,107.12 and 491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.24, 1,107.12 and 491.68 is: 678.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.24 : 1,107.12 = 491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.24/1,107.12 = 491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.24x = 1,107.12 × 491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.24x = 544,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,348.76/802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.54

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