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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.49, 1,104.47 and 661.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.49, 1,104.47 and 661.77 is: 913.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.49 : 1,104.47 = 661.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.49/1,104.47 = 661.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.49x = 1,104.47 × 661.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.49x = 730,901.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,901.80/800.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.07

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