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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.92, 1,108.10 and 488.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.92, 1,108.10 and 488.11 is: 673.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.92 : 1,108.10 = 488.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.92/1,108.10 = 488.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.92x = 1,108.10 × 488.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.92x = 540,874.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,874.69/802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.63

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