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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.33, 1,116.60 and 494.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.33, 1,116.60 and 494.51 is: 682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.33 : 1,116.60 = 494.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.33/1,116.60 = 494.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.33x = 1,116.60 × 494.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.33x = 552,169.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,169.87/809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.26

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