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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.44, 1,206 and 662.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.44, 1,206 and 662.88 is: 992.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.44 : 1,206 = 662.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.44/1,206 = 662.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.44x = 1,206 × 662.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.44x = 799,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,433.28/805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.54

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