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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.87, 1,107.90 and 471.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.87, 1,107.90 and 471.25 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.87 : 1,107.90 = 471.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.87/1,107.90 = 471.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.87x = 1,107.90 × 471.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.87x = 522,102.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,102.41/802.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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