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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.74, 1,114.79 and 492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.74, 1,114.79 and 492.94 is: 680.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.74 : 1,114.79 = 492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.74/1,114.79 = 492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.74x = 1,114.79 × 492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.74x = 549,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,523.27/807.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.32

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