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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.91, 1,108.14 and 488.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.91, 1,108.14 and 488.23 is: 673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.91 : 1,108.14 = 488.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.91/1,108.14 = 488.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.91x = 1,108.14 × 488.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.91x = 541,024.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,024.42/802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.83

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