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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.79, 1,110.16 and 489.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.79, 1,110.16 and 489.95 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.79 : 1,110.16 = 489.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.79/1,110.16 = 489.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.79x = 1,110.16 × 489.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.79x = 543,919.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,919.36/804.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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