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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,106.88 and 487.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,106.88 and 487.50 is: 672.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,106.88 = 487.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,106.88 = 487.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,106.88 × 487.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 539,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,604/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.55

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