Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,111.17 and 494.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 805, 1,111.17 and 494.50 is: 682.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
805 : 1,111.17 = 494.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
805/1,111.17 = 494.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
805x = 1,111.17 × 494.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
805x = 549,473.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,473.57/805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 682.58
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