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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.11, 1,113.51 and 492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.11, 1,113.51 and 492.26 is: 679.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.11 : 1,113.51 = 492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.11/1,113.51 = 492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.11x = 1,113.51 × 492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.11x = 548,133.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,133.97/807.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.14

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