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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.21, 1,116.69 and 495

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.21, 1,116.69 and 495 is: 683.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.21 : 1,116.69 = 495 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.21/1,116.69 = 495/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.21x = 1,116.69 × 495
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.21x = 552,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,759.69/809.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.08

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