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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.66, 1,202.72 and 664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.66, 1,202.72 and 664.29 is: 996.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.66 : 1,202.72 = 664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.66/1,202.72 = 664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.66x = 1,202.72 × 664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.66x = 798,951.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,951.55/801.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.62

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