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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.88, 1,102.87 and 667.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.88, 1,102.87 and 667.29 is: 920.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.88 : 1,102.87 = 667.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.88/1,102.87 = 667.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.88x = 1,102.87 × 667.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.88x = 735,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,932.45/799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.06

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