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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.52, 1,107.12 and 487.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.52, 1,107.12 and 487.82 is: 672.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.52 : 1,107.12 = 487.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.52/1,107.12 = 487.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.52x = 1,107.12 × 487.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.52x = 540,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,075.28/802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.97

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