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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.84, 1,112.14 and 491.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.84, 1,112.14 and 491.03 is: 677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.84 : 1,112.14 = 491.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.84/1,112.14 = 491.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.84x = 1,112.14 × 491.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.84x = 546,094.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,094.10/805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.67

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