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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.89, 1,109.18 and 489.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.89, 1,109.18 and 489.31 is: 675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.89 : 1,109.18 = 489.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.89/1,109.18 = 489.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.89x = 1,109.18 × 489.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.89x = 542,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,736.86/803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.14

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