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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.23, 1,112.78 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.23, 1,112.78 and 491.60 is: 678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.23 : 1,112.78 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.23/1,112.78 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.23x = 1,112.78 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.23x = 547,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,042.65/806.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.52

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