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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.60, 1,211.10 and 664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.60, 1,211.10 and 664.60 is: 995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.60 : 1,211.10 = 664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.60/1,211.10 = 664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.60x = 1,211.10 × 664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.60x = 804,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,897.06/808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.42

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