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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,113.60 and 496.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,113.60 and 496.32 is: 684.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,113.60 = 496.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,113.60 = 496.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,113.60 × 496.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 552,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,701.95/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.99

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