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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.23, 1,114.02 and 492.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.23, 1,114.02 and 492.44 is: 679.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.23 : 1,114.02 = 492.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.23/1,114.02 = 492.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.23x = 1,114.02 × 492.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.23x = 548,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,588.01/807.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.59

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