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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.36, 1,106.85 and 487.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.36, 1,106.85 and 487.54 is: 672.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.36 : 1,106.85 = 487.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.36/1,106.85 = 487.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.36x = 1,106.85 × 487.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.36x = 539,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,633.65/802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.56

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