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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,107.72 and 488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,107.72 and 488 is: 673.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,107.72 = 488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,107.72 = 488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,107.72 × 488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 540,567.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,567.36/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.44

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