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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.97, 1,117.60 and 495.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.97, 1,117.60 and 495.30 is: 683.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.97 : 1,117.60 = 495.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.97/1,117.60 = 495.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.97x = 1,117.60 × 495.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.97x = 553,543.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,543.95/809.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.42

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