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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.04, 1,199.92 and 491.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.04, 1,199.92 and 491.80 is: 737.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.04 : 1,199.92 = 491.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.04/1,199.92 = 491.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.04x = 1,199.92 × 491.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.04x = 590,120.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,120.66/800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.61

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