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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.74, 1,105.13 and 486.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.74, 1,105.13 and 486.13 is: 670.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.74 : 1,105.13 = 486.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.74/1,105.13 = 486.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.74x = 1,105.13 × 486.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.74x = 537,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,234.42/800.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.92

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