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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,103.52 and 489.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,103.52 and 489.52 is: 675.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,103.52 = 489.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,103.52 = 489.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,103.52 × 489.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 540,195.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,195.11/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.23

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