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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.17, 1,106.71 and 487.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.17, 1,106.71 and 487.31 is: 672.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.17 : 1,106.71 = 487.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.17/1,106.71 = 487.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.17x = 1,106.71 × 487.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.17x = 539,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,304.10/802.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.31

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