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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804, 1,207.20 and 660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804, 1,207.20 and 660.48 is: 991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804 : 1,207.20 = 660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804/1,207.20 = 660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804x = 1,207.20 × 660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804x = 797,331.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,331.46/804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.71

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