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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.75, 1,104.03 and 668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.75, 1,104.03 and 668.16 is: 921.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.75 : 1,104.03 = 668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.75/1,104.03 = 668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.75x = 1,104.03 × 668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.75x = 737,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,668.68/800.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.23

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