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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.65, 1,107.23 and 487.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.65, 1,107.23 and 487.97 is: 673.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.65 : 1,107.23 = 487.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.65/1,107.23 = 487.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.65x = 1,107.23 × 487.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.65x = 540,287.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,287.05/802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.13

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