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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.14, 1,107.02 and 487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.14, 1,107.02 and 487.33 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.14 : 1,107.02 = 487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.14/1,107.02 = 487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.14x = 1,107.02 × 487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.14x = 539,482.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,482.51/802.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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