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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.32, 1,204.64 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.32, 1,204.64 and 666.44 is: 998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.32 : 1,204.64 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.32/1,204.64 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.32x = 1,204.64 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.32x = 802,820.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,820.28/804.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.14

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