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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.33, 1,108.66 and 488.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.33, 1,108.66 and 488.54 is: 674.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.33 : 1,108.66 = 488.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.33/1,108.66 = 488.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.33x = 1,108.66 × 488.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.33x = 541,622.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,622.15/803.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.22

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