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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.44, 1,103.94 and 666.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.44, 1,103.94 and 666.90 is: 920.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.44 : 1,103.94 = 666.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.44/1,103.94 = 666.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.44x = 1,103.94 × 666.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.44x = 736,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,217.59/799.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.92

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