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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.34, 1,107.30 and 487.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.34, 1,107.30 and 487.67 is: 673.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.34 : 1,107.30 = 487.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.34/1,107.30 = 487.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.34x = 1,107.30 × 487.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.34x = 539,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,996.99/802.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.03

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