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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,207.98 and 667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,207.98 and 667.08 is: 1,000.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,207.98 = 667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,207.98 = 667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,207.98 × 667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 805,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,819.30/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.62

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