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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.49, 1,208.65 and 663.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.49, 1,208.65 and 663.93 is: 995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.49 : 1,208.65 = 663.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.49/1,208.65 = 663.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.49x = 1,208.65 × 663.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.49x = 802,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,458.99/806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.00

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