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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,201.22 and 493.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,201.22 and 493.16 is: 740.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,201.22 = 493.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,201.22 = 493.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,201.22 × 493.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 592,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,393.66/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.47

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