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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.90, 1,113.77 and 492.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.90, 1,113.77 and 492.35 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.90 : 1,113.77 = 492.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.90/1,113.77 = 492.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.90x = 1,113.77 × 492.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.90x = 548,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,360.32/806.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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