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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,106.64 and 662.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,106.64 and 662.56 is: 914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,106.64 = 662.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,106.64 = 662.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,106.64 × 662.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 733,215.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,215.40/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.51

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