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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.12, 1,104.55 and 668.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.12, 1,104.55 and 668.54 is: 921.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.12 : 1,104.55 = 668.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.12/1,104.55 = 668.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.12x = 1,104.55 × 668.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.12x = 738,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,426.99/801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.74

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