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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.90, 1,212.11 and 663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.90, 1,212.11 and 663.24 is: 995.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.90 : 1,212.11 = 663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.90/1,212.11 = 663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.90x = 1,212.11 × 663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.90x = 803,920.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,920.47/807.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.08

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