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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.68, 1,116 and 493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.68, 1,116 and 493.92 is: 681.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.68 : 1,116 = 493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.68/1,116 = 493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.68x = 1,116 × 493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.68x = 551,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,214.72/808.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.62

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