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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.02, 1,205.37 and 661.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.02, 1,205.37 and 661.38 is: 990.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.02 : 1,205.37 = 661.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.02/1,205.37 = 661.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.02x = 1,205.37 × 661.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.02x = 797,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,207.61/805.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.30

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