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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.05, 1,113.37 and 492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.05, 1,113.37 and 492.07 is: 678.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.05 : 1,113.37 = 492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.05/1,113.37 = 492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.05x = 1,113.37 × 492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.05x = 547,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,851.96/807.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.83

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