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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.88, 1,116.36 and 494.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.88, 1,116.36 and 494.33 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.88 : 1,116.36 = 494.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.88/1,116.36 = 494.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.88x = 1,116.36 × 494.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.88x = 551,850.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,850.24/808.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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