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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.11, 1,114.52 and 497.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.11, 1,114.52 and 497.07 is: 685.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.11 : 1,114.52 = 497.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.11/1,114.52 = 497.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.11x = 1,114.52 × 497.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.11x = 553,991.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,991.97/808.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.54

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