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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.51, 1,211.26 and 662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.51, 1,211.26 and 662.92 is: 994.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.51 : 1,211.26 = 662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.51/1,211.26 = 662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.51x = 1,211.26 × 662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.51x = 802,968.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,968.48/807.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.38

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