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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.95, 1,208.79 and 669.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.95, 1,208.79 and 669.87 is: 1,004.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.95 : 1,208.79 = 669.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.95/1,208.79 = 669.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.95x = 1,208.79 × 669.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.95x = 809,732.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,732.16/805.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.69

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