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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799.54, 1,200.06 and 491.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799.54, 1,200.06 and 491.99 is: 738.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799.54 : 1,200.06 = 491.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799.54/1,200.06 = 491.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799.54x = 1,200.06 × 491.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799.54x = 590,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,417.52/799.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.45

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