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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.43, 1,110.05 and 489.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.43, 1,110.05 and 489.84 is: 675.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.43 : 1,110.05 = 489.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.43/1,110.05 = 489.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.43x = 1,110.05 × 489.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.43x = 543,738.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,738.89/804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.93

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