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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.74, 1,113.18 and 492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.74, 1,113.18 and 492.07 is: 678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.74 : 1,113.18 = 492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.74/1,113.18 = 492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.74x = 1,113.18 × 492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.74x = 547,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,762.48/806.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.98

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