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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.10, 1,108.13 and 488.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.10, 1,108.13 and 488.12 is: 673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.10 : 1,108.13 = 488.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.10/1,108.13 = 488.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.10x = 1,108.13 × 488.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.10x = 540,892.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,892.43/803.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.51

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