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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,113.94 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,113.94 and 496.50 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,113.94 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,113.94 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,113.94 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 553,071.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,071.21/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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