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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.60, 1,110.31 and 664.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.60, 1,110.31 and 664.89 is: 916.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.60 : 1,110.31 = 664.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.60/1,110.31 = 664.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.60x = 1,110.31 × 664.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.60x = 738,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,234.02/805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.38

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