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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,210.44 and 662.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,210.44 and 662.16 is: 997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,210.44 = 662.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,210.44 = 662.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,210.44 × 662.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 801,504.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,504.95/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.79

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