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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806, 1,112.56 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806, 1,112.56 and 495.50 is: 683.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806 : 1,112.56 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806/1,112.56 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806x = 1,112.56 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806x = 551,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,273.48/806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.96

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