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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,111.11 and 494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,111.11 and 494.62 is: 682.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,111.11 = 494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,111.11 = 494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,111.11 × 494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 549,577.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,577.23/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.55

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