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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.78, 1,113.45 and 492.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.78, 1,113.45 and 492.23 is: 679.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.78 : 1,113.45 = 492.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.78/1,113.45 = 492.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.78x = 1,113.45 × 492.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.78x = 548,073.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,073.49/806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.33

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