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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.63, 1,110.39 and 489.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.63, 1,110.39 and 489.87 is: 676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.63 : 1,110.39 = 489.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.63/1,110.39 = 489.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.63x = 1,110.39 × 489.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.63x = 543,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,941.20/804.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.01

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