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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.55, 1,200.02 and 492.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.55, 1,200.02 and 492.35 is: 738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.55 : 1,200.02 = 492.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.55/1,200.02 = 492.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.55x = 1,200.02 × 492.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.55x = 590,821.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,821.39/800.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.02

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