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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.75, 1,107.80 and 492.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.75, 1,107.80 and 492.25 is: 679.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.75 : 1,107.80 = 492.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.75/1,107.80 = 492.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.75x = 1,107.80 × 492.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.75x = 545,314.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,314.55/802.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.31

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