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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.19, 1,110.20 and 493.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.19, 1,110.20 and 493.87 is: 681.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.19 : 1,110.20 = 493.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.19/1,110.20 = 493.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.19x = 1,110.20 × 493.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.19x = 548,294.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,294.47/804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.80

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