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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.83, 1,117.70 and 495.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.83, 1,117.70 and 495.28 is: 683.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.83 : 1,117.70 = 495.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.83/1,117.70 = 495.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.83x = 1,117.70 × 495.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.83x = 553,574.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,574.46/809.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.57

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