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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.42, 1,198.29 and 491.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.42, 1,198.29 and 491.33 is: 735.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.42 : 1,198.29 = 491.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.42/1,198.29 = 491.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.42x = 1,198.29 × 491.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.42x = 588,763.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,763.19/800.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.57

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