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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.82, 1,111.85 and 491.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.82, 1,111.85 and 491.25 is: 677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.82 : 1,111.85 = 491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.82/1,111.85 = 491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.82x = 1,111.85 × 491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.82x = 546,196.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,196.31/805.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.81

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