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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.72, 1,110.36 and 489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.72, 1,110.36 and 489.76 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.72 : 1,110.36 = 489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.72/1,110.36 = 489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.72x = 1,110.36 × 489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.72x = 543,809.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,809.91/804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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