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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.72, 1,104 and 661.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.72, 1,104 and 661.40 is: 911.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.72 : 1,104 = 661.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.72/1,104 = 661.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.72x = 1,104 × 661.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.72x = 730,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,185.60/800.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.91

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