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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.81, 1,208.59 and 669.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.81, 1,208.59 and 669.73 is: 1,004.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.81 : 1,208.59 = 669.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.81/1,208.59 = 669.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.81x = 1,208.59 × 669.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.81x = 809,428.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,428.98/805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.49

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