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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,107.18 and 488.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,107.18 and 488.18 is: 673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,107.18 = 488.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,107.18 = 488.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,107.18 × 488.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 540,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,503.13/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.22

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