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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.17, 1,199.82 and 492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.17, 1,199.82 and 492.14 is: 737.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.17 : 1,199.82 = 492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.17/1,199.82 = 492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.17x = 1,199.82 × 492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.17x = 590,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,479.41/800.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.94

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