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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.72, 1,106.76 and 663.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.72, 1,106.76 and 663.40 is: 914.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.72 : 1,106.76 = 663.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.72/1,106.76 = 663.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.72x = 1,106.76 × 663.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.72x = 734,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,224.58/802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.67

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