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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.13, 1,105.56 and 660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.13, 1,105.56 and 660.73 is: 911.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.13 : 1,105.56 = 660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.13/1,105.56 = 660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.13x = 1,105.56 × 660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.13x = 730,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,476.66/801.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.81

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