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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.09, 1,106.98 and 487.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.09, 1,106.98 and 487.41 is: 672.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.09 : 1,106.98 = 487.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.09/1,106.98 = 487.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.09x = 1,106.98 × 487.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.09x = 539,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,553.12/802.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.68

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