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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,107.80 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,107.80 and 492.66 is: 679.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,107.80 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,107.80 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,107.80 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 545,768.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,768.75/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.68

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