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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.37, 1,116.66 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.37, 1,116.66 and 494.52 is: 682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.37 : 1,116.66 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.37/1,116.66 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.37x = 1,116.66 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.37x = 552,210.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,210.70/809.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.27

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