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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.57, 1,113.94 and 492.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.57, 1,113.94 and 492.61 is: 679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.57 : 1,113.94 = 492.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.57/1,113.94 = 492.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.57x = 1,113.94 × 492.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.57x = 548,737.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,737.98/807.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.49

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