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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.65, 1,113.06 and 492.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.65, 1,113.06 and 492.04 is: 678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.65 : 1,113.06 = 492.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.65/1,113.06 = 492.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.65x = 1,113.06 × 492.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.65x = 547,667.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,667.26/806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.94

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