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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.54, 1,207.80 and 667.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.54, 1,207.80 and 667.62 is: 1,006.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.54 : 1,207.80 = 667.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.54/1,207.80 = 667.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.54x = 1,207.80 × 667.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.54x = 806,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,351.44/801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.00

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