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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.60, 1,202.55 and 664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.60, 1,202.55 and 664.90 is: 996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.60 : 1,202.55 = 664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.60/1,202.55 = 664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.60x = 1,202.55 × 664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.60x = 799,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,575.50/802.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.23

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