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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.54, 1,104.81 and 485.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.54, 1,104.81 and 485.88 is: 670.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.54 : 1,104.81 = 485.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.54/1,104.81 = 485.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.54x = 1,104.81 × 485.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.54x = 536,804.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,804.50/800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.56

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