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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.40, 1,199.97 and 492.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.40, 1,199.97 and 492.30 is: 738.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.40 : 1,199.97 = 492.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.40/1,199.97 = 492.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.40x = 1,199.97 × 492.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.40x = 590,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,745.23/800.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.06

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