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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.74, 1,206.02 and 662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.74, 1,206.02 and 662.18 is: 992.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.74 : 1,206.02 = 662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.74/1,206.02 = 662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.74x = 1,206.02 × 662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.74x = 798,597.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,597.95/804.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.37

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