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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.80, 1,111.52 and 494.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.80, 1,111.52 and 494.76 is: 682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.80 : 1,111.52 = 494.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.80/1,111.52 = 494.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.80x = 1,111.52 × 494.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.80x = 549,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,935.64/805.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.47

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