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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.44, 1,110.02 and 489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.44, 1,110.02 and 489.72 is: 675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.44 : 1,110.02 = 489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.44/1,110.02 = 489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.44x = 1,110.02 × 489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.44x = 543,598.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,598.99/804.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.75

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