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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.60, 1,107.56 and 662.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.60, 1,107.56 and 662.89 is: 913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.60 : 1,107.56 = 662.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.60/1,107.56 = 662.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.60x = 1,107.56 × 662.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.60x = 734,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,181.60/803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.62

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