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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,108.84 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,108.84 and 489.06 is: 674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,108.84 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,108.84 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,108.84 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 542,290.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,290.84/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.80

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