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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.68, 1,105.05 and 486.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.68, 1,105.05 and 486.10 is: 670.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.68 : 1,105.05 = 486.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.68/1,105.05 = 486.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.68x = 1,105.05 × 486.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.68x = 537,164.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,164.81/800.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.89

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