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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,205.82 and 667.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,205.82 and 667.26 is: 1,001.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,205.82 = 667.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,205.82 = 667.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,205.82 × 667.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 804,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,595.45/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.56

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