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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,111.57 and 490.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,111.57 and 490.52 is: 677.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,111.57 = 490.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,111.57 = 490.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,111.57 × 490.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 545,248.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,248.87/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.21

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