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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.88, 1,107.81 and 488.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.88, 1,107.81 and 488.31 is: 673.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.88 : 1,107.81 = 488.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.88/1,107.81 = 488.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.88x = 1,107.81 × 488.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.88x = 540,952.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,952.26/802.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.76

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