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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.27, 1,107.09 and 661.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.27, 1,107.09 and 661.28 is: 913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.27 : 1,107.09 = 661.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.27/1,107.09 = 661.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.27x = 1,107.09 × 661.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.27x = 732,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,090.94/801.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.66

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