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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,110.96 and 494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805, 1,110.96 and 494.56 is: 682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,110.96 = 494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,110.96 = 494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,110.96 × 494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 549,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,436.38/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.53

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