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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.13, 1,116.52 and 494.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.13, 1,116.52 and 494.24 is: 682.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.13 : 1,116.52 = 494.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.13/1,116.52 = 494.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.13x = 1,116.52 × 494.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.13x = 551,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,830.40/809.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.00

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