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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.11, 1,200.20 and 491.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.11, 1,200.20 and 491.77 is: 737.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.11 : 1,200.20 = 491.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.11/1,200.20 = 491.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.11x = 1,200.20 × 491.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.11x = 590,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,222.35/800.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.68

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