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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.36, 1,209.96 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.36, 1,209.96 and 664.80 is: 996.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.36 : 1,209.96 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.36/1,209.96 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.36x = 1,209.96 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.36x = 804,381.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,381.41/807.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.31

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