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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.01, 1,112.38 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.01, 1,112.38 and 491.46 is: 678.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.01 : 1,112.38 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.01/1,112.38 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.01x = 1,112.38 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.01x = 546,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,690.27/806.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.27

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