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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.40, 1,116.94 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.40, 1,116.94 and 495.20 is: 683.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.40 : 1,116.94 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.40/1,116.94 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.40x = 1,116.94 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.40x = 553,101.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,101.87/809.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.35

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