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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.78, 1,116.46 and 494.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.78, 1,116.46 and 494.04 is: 681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.78 : 1,116.46 = 494.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.78/1,116.46 = 494.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.78x = 1,116.46 × 494.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.78x = 551,575.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,575.90/808.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.99

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