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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808, 1,114.52 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808, 1,114.52 and 497.52 is: 686.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808 : 1,114.52 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808/1,114.52 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808x = 1,114.52 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808x = 554,495.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,495.99/808
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.26

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