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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,199.25 and 663.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,199.25 and 663.36 is: 992.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,199.25 = 663.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,199.25 = 663.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,199.25 × 663.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 795,534.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,534.48/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.80

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