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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809, 1,116.04 and 494.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809, 1,116.04 and 494.16 is: 681.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809 : 1,116.04 = 494.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809/1,116.04 = 494.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809x = 1,116.04 × 494.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809x = 551,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,502.33/809
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.71

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