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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,105.80 and 487.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,105.80 and 487.18 is: 671.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,105.80 = 487.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,105.80 = 487.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,105.80 × 487.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 538,718.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,718.12/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.84

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