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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.35, 1,110.05 and 489.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.35, 1,110.05 and 489.56 is: 675.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.35 : 1,110.05 = 489.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.35/1,110.05 = 489.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.35x = 1,110.05 × 489.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.35x = 543,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,437.90/804.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.62

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