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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.03, 1,204.55 and 666.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.03, 1,204.55 and 666.34 is: 999.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.03 : 1,204.55 = 666.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.03/1,204.55 = 666.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.03x = 1,204.55 × 666.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.03x = 802,639.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,639.85/803.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.51

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