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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.27, 1,107.21 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.27, 1,107.21 and 487.54 is: 672.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.27 : 1,107.21 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.27/1,107.21 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.27x = 1,107.21 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.27x = 539,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,809.16/802.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.85

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