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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.55, 1,104.16 and 660.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.55, 1,104.16 and 660.13 is: 911.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.55 : 1,104.16 = 660.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.55/1,104.16 = 660.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.55x = 1,104.16 × 660.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.55x = 728,889.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,889.14/799.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.62

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