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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.48, 1,105.72 and 486.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.48, 1,105.72 and 486.62 is: 671.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.48 : 1,105.72 = 486.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.48/1,105.72 = 486.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.48x = 1,105.72 × 486.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.48x = 538,069.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,069.09/801.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.35

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