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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.92, 1,203.12 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.92, 1,203.12 and 664.34 is: 996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.92 : 1,203.12 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.92/1,203.12 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.92x = 1,203.12 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.92x = 799,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,280.74/801.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.71

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