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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.61, 1,116.01 and 494.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.61, 1,116.01 and 494.06 is: 681.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.61 : 1,116.01 = 494.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.61/1,116.01 = 494.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.61x = 1,116.01 × 494.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.61x = 551,375.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,375.90/808.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.88

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