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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.36, 1,111.04 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.36, 1,111.04 and 495.04 is: 682.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.36 : 1,111.04 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.36/1,111.04 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.36x = 1,111.04 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.36x = 550,009.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,009.24/805.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.94

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