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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.59, 1,117.35 and 495.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.59, 1,117.35 and 495.03 is: 683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.59 : 1,117.35 = 495.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.59/1,117.35 = 495.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.59x = 1,117.35 × 495.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.59x = 553,121.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,121.77/809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.21

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