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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,108.34 and 492.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,108.34 and 492.66 is: 679.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,108.34 = 492.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,108.34 = 492.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,108.34 × 492.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 546,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,034.78/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.71

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