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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.16, 1,108.26 and 488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.16, 1,108.26 and 488.50 is: 674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.16 : 1,108.26 = 488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.16/1,108.26 = 488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.16x = 1,108.26 × 488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.16x = 541,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,385.01/803.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.07

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