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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.63, 1,107.63 and 487.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.63, 1,107.63 and 487.87 is: 673.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.63 : 1,107.63 = 487.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.63/1,107.63 = 487.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.63x = 1,107.63 × 487.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.63x = 540,373.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,373.91/802.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.25

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