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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.53, 1,117.11 and 495.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.53, 1,117.11 and 495.32 is: 683.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.53 : 1,117.11 = 495.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.53/1,117.11 = 495.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.53x = 1,117.11 × 495.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.53x = 553,326.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,326.93/809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.52

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