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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.57, 1,108.43 and 488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.57, 1,108.43 and 488.61 is: 673.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.57 : 1,108.43 = 488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.57/1,108.43 = 488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.57x = 1,108.43 × 488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.57x = 541,587.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,587.54/803.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.98

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