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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.53, 1,201.97 and 493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.53, 1,201.97 and 493.67 is: 741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.53 : 1,201.97 = 493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.53/1,201.97 = 493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.53x = 1,201.97 × 493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.53x = 593,376.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,376.53/800.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.23

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