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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.60, 1,111.69 and 665.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.60, 1,111.69 and 665.89 is: 917.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.60 : 1,111.69 = 665.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.60/1,111.69 = 665.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.60x = 1,111.69 × 665.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.60x = 740,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,263.25/806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.76

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