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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.04, 1,106.71 and 487.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.04, 1,106.71 and 487.37 is: 672.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.04 : 1,106.71 = 487.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.04/1,106.71 = 487.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.04x = 1,106.71 × 487.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.04x = 539,377.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,377.25/802.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.51

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