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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.64, 1,211.65 and 661.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.64, 1,211.65 and 661.68 is: 990.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.64 : 1,211.65 = 661.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.64/1,211.65 = 661.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.64x = 1,211.65 × 661.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.64x = 801,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,724.57/809.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.22

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