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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.94, 1,117.40 and 494.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.94, 1,117.40 and 494.98 is: 682.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.94 : 1,117.40 = 494.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.94/1,117.40 = 494.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.94x = 1,117.40 × 494.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.94x = 553,090.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,090.65/809.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.88

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