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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,200.15 and 663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,200.15 and 663.44 is: 993.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,200.15 = 663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,200.15 = 663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,200.15 × 663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 796,221.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,221.52/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.64

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