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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,108.78 and 488.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,108.78 and 488.72 is: 674.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,108.78 = 488.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,108.78 = 488.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,108.78 × 488.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 541,882.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,882.96/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.44

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