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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.73, 1,110.57 and 489.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.73, 1,110.57 and 489.94 is: 676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.73 : 1,110.57 = 489.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.73/1,110.57 = 489.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.73x = 1,110.57 × 489.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.73x = 544,110.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,110.22/804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.14

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