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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.51, 1,209.76 and 661.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.51, 1,209.76 and 661.92 is: 992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.51 : 1,209.76 = 661.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.51/1,209.76 = 661.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.51x = 1,209.76 × 661.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.51x = 800,766.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,766.81/806.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.88

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