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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.19, 1,114.92 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.19, 1,114.92 and 493.20 is: 680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.19 : 1,114.92 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.19/1,114.92 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.19x = 1,114.92 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.19x = 549,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,878.54/808.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.39

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