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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,107.30 and 487.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,107.30 and 487.73 is: 672.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,107.30 = 487.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,107.30 = 487.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,107.30 × 487.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 540,063.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,063.43/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.91

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