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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.71, 1,110.52 and 489.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.71, 1,110.52 and 489.99 is: 676.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.71 : 1,110.52 = 489.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.71/1,110.52 = 489.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.71x = 1,110.52 × 489.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.71x = 544,138.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,138.25/804.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.19

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