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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.15, 1,112.49 and 491.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.15, 1,112.49 and 491.52 is: 678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.15 : 1,112.49 = 491.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.15/1,112.49 = 491.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.15x = 1,112.49 × 491.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.15x = 546,811.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,811.08/806.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.30

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