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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,201.50 and 665.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,201.50 and 665.01 is: 995.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,201.50 = 665.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,201.50 = 665.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,201.50 × 665.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 799,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,009.52/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.72

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