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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,114.05 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,114.05 and 492.45 is: 679.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,114.05 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,114.05 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,114.05 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 548,613.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,613.92/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.67

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