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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.98, 1,202.95 and 664.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.98, 1,202.95 and 664.73 is: 997.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.98 : 1,202.95 = 664.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.98/1,202.95 = 664.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.98x = 1,202.95 × 664.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.98x = 799,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,638.30/801.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.09

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