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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,111.17 = 494.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,111.17 = 494.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,111.17 × 494.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 549,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,473.57/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.58

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