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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.02, 1,109.76 and 489.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.02, 1,109.76 and 489.30 is: 675.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.02 : 1,109.76 = 489.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.02/1,109.76 = 489.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.02x = 1,109.76 × 489.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.02x = 543,005.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,005.57/804.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.36

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