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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.49, 1,107.11 and 492.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.49, 1,107.11 and 492.17 is: 678.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.49 : 1,107.11 = 492.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.49/1,107.11 = 492.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.49x = 1,107.11 × 492.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.49x = 544,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,878.33/802.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.99

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