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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.52, 1,103.60 and 489.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.52, 1,103.60 and 489.04 is: 675.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.52 : 1,103.60 = 489.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.52/1,103.60 = 489.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.52x = 1,103.60 × 489.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.52x = 539,704.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,704.54/799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.04

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