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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.87, 1,211.49 and 663.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.87, 1,211.49 and 663.07 is: 993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.87 : 1,211.49 = 663.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.87/1,211.49 = 663.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.87x = 1,211.49 × 663.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.87x = 803,302.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,302.67/808.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.12

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