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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.65, 1,213.24 and 663.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.65, 1,213.24 and 663.99 is: 996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.65 : 1,213.24 = 663.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.65/1,213.24 = 663.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.65x = 1,213.24 × 663.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.65x = 805,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,577.57/808.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.20

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