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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.51, 1,199.21 and 491.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.51, 1,199.21 and 491.45 is: 736.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.51 : 1,199.21 = 491.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.51/1,199.21 = 491.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.51x = 1,199.21 × 491.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.51x = 589,343.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,343.30/800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.21

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