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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.32, 1,201.65 and 664.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.32, 1,201.65 and 664.44 is: 995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.32 : 1,201.65 = 664.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.32/1,201.65 = 664.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.32x = 1,201.65 × 664.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.32x = 798,424.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,424.33/802.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.14

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