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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.42, 1,108.39 and 488.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.42, 1,108.39 and 488.56 is: 674.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.42 : 1,108.39 = 488.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.42/1,108.39 = 488.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.42x = 1,108.39 × 488.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.42x = 541,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,515.02/803.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.01

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