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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.69, 1,208.41 and 669.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.69, 1,208.41 and 669.61 is: 1,004.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.69 : 1,208.41 = 669.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.69/1,208.41 = 669.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.69x = 1,208.41 × 669.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.69x = 809,163.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,163.42/805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.31

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