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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,107.26 and 487.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,107.26 and 487.72 is: 672.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,107.26 = 487.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,107.26 = 487.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,107.26 × 487.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 540,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,032.85/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.99

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