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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.18, 1,107.03 and 491.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.18, 1,107.03 and 491.50 is: 678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.18 : 1,107.03 = 491.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.18/1,107.03 = 491.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.18x = 1,107.03 × 491.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.18x = 544,105.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,105.25/802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.28

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