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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.34, 1,199.70 and 491.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.34, 1,199.70 and 491.34 is: 736.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.34 : 1,199.70 = 491.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.34/1,199.70 = 491.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.34x = 1,199.70 × 491.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.34x = 589,460.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,460.60/800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.51

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