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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806, 1,112.32 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806, 1,112.32 and 495.68 is: 684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806 : 1,112.32 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806/1,112.32 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806x = 1,112.32 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806x = 551,354.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,354.78/806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.06

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