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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,109.23 and 489.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,109.23 and 489.17 is: 674.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,109.23 = 489.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,109.23 = 489.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,109.23 × 489.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 542,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,602.04/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.86

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