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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.82, 1,116.20 and 494.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.82, 1,116.20 and 494.05 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.82 : 1,116.20 = 494.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.82/1,116.20 = 494.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.82x = 1,116.20 × 494.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.82x = 551,457.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,457.05/808.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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