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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.52, 1,110.32 and 489.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.52, 1,110.32 and 489.80 is: 675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.52 : 1,110.32 = 489.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.52/1,110.32 = 489.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.52x = 1,110.32 × 489.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.52x = 543,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,836.90/804.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.98

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