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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.52, 1,115.80 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.52, 1,115.80 and 493.74 is: 681.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.52 : 1,115.80 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.52/1,115.80 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.52x = 1,115.80 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.52x = 550,913.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,913.86/808.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.39

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