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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.56, 1,114.32 and 497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.56, 1,114.32 and 497 is: 685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.56 : 1,114.32 = 497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.56/1,114.32 = 497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.56x = 1,114.32 × 497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.56x = 553,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,817.04/807.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.79

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