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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.24, 1,199.03 and 491.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.24, 1,199.03 and 491.43 is: 736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.24 : 1,199.03 = 491.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.24/1,199.03 = 491.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.24x = 1,199.03 × 491.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.24x = 589,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,241.35/800.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.34

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