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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.25, 1,116.86 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.25, 1,116.86 and 498.75 is: 688.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.25 : 1,116.86 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.25/1,116.86 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.25x = 1,116.86 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.25x = 557,031.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,031.43/809.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.33

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