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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.08, 1,116.30 and 498.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.08, 1,116.30 and 498.68 is: 688.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.08 : 1,116.30 = 498.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.08/1,116.30 = 498.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.08x = 1,116.30 × 498.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.08x = 556,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,676.48/809.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.04

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