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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.86, 1,202.66 and 494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.86, 1,202.66 and 494.52 is: 742.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.86 : 1,202.66 = 494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.86/1,202.66 = 494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.86x = 1,202.66 × 494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.86x = 594,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,736.95/800.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.63

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