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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.99, 1,117.91 and 495.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.99, 1,117.91 and 495.43 is: 683.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.99 : 1,117.91 = 495.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.99/1,117.91 = 495.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.99x = 1,117.91 × 495.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.99x = 553,843.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,843.67/809.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.77

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