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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805, 1,111.44 and 495.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805, 1,111.44 and 495.04 is: 683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805 : 1,111.44 = 495.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805/1,111.44 = 495.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805x = 1,111.44 × 495.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805x = 550,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,207.26/805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.49

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