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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.62, 1,104.75 and 490.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.62, 1,104.75 and 490.06 is: 676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.62 : 1,104.75 = 490.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.62/1,104.75 = 490.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.62x = 1,104.75 × 490.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.62x = 541,393.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,393.79/800.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.22

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