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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.40, 1,115.40 and 493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.40, 1,115.40 and 493.64 is: 681.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.40 : 1,115.40 = 493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.40/1,115.40 = 493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.40x = 1,115.40 × 493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.40x = 550,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,606.06/808.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.11

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