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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.70, 1,198.33 and 492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.70, 1,198.33 and 492.74 is: 737.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.70 : 1,198.33 = 492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.70/1,198.33 = 492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.70x = 1,198.33 × 492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.70x = 590,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,465.12/800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.44

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