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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.36, 1,201.91 and 494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.36, 1,201.91 and 494.02 is: 741.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.36 : 1,201.91 = 494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.36/1,201.91 = 494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.36x = 1,201.91 × 494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.36x = 593,767.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,767.58/800.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.88

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