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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.04, 1,116.45 and 494.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.04, 1,116.45 and 494.83 is: 682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.04 : 1,116.45 = 494.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.04/1,116.45 = 494.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.04x = 1,116.45 × 494.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.04x = 552,452.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,452.95/809.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.85

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