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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.03, 1,106.87 and 487.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.03, 1,106.87 and 487.22 is: 672.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.03 : 1,106.87 = 487.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.03/1,106.87 = 487.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.03x = 1,106.87 × 487.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.03x = 539,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,290.42/802.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.41

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