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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.20, 1,205.58 and 668.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.20, 1,205.58 and 668.36 is: 1,001.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.20 : 1,205.58 = 668.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.20/1,205.58 = 668.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.20x = 1,205.58 × 668.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.20x = 805,761.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,761.45/804.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.94

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