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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,207.15 and 662.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,207.15 and 662.93 is: 993.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,207.15 = 662.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,207.15 = 662.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,207.15 × 662.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 800,248.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,248.26/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.50

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