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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.89, 1,108.03 and 488.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.89, 1,108.03 and 488.10 is: 673.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.89 : 1,108.03 = 488.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.89/1,108.03 = 488.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.89x = 1,108.03 × 488.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.89x = 540,832.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,832.42/802.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.61

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