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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.68, 1,107.72 and 487.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.68, 1,107.72 and 487.92 is: 673.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.68 : 1,107.72 = 487.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.68/1,107.72 = 487.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.68x = 1,107.72 × 487.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.68x = 540,478.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,478.74/802.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.34

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