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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.85, 1,105.17 and 661.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.85, 1,105.17 and 661.12 is: 911.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.85 : 1,105.17 = 661.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.85/1,105.17 = 661.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.85x = 1,105.17 × 661.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.85x = 730,649.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,649.99/801.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.21

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