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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.13, 1,113.84 and 496.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.13, 1,113.84 and 496.63 is: 685.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.13 : 1,113.84 = 496.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.13/1,113.84 = 496.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.13x = 1,113.84 × 496.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.13x = 553,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,158.31/807.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.34

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