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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,109.12 and 489.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,109.12 and 489.06 is: 674.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,109.12 = 489.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,109.12 = 489.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,109.12 × 489.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 542,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,426.23/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.73

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