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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.86, 1,111.32 and 491.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.86, 1,111.32 and 491.18 is: 677.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.86 : 1,111.32 = 491.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.86/1,111.32 = 491.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.86x = 1,111.32 × 491.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.86x = 545,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,852.60/805.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.35

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