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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.89, 1,113.21 and 492.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.89, 1,113.21 and 492.05 is: 678.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.89 : 1,113.21 = 492.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.89/1,113.21 = 492.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.89x = 1,113.21 × 492.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.89x = 547,754.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,754.98/806.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.85

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