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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.34, 1,109.90 and 489.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.34, 1,109.90 and 489.68 is: 675.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.34 : 1,109.90 = 489.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.34/1,109.90 = 489.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.34x = 1,109.90 × 489.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.34x = 543,495.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,495.83/804.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.70

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