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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.97, 1,201.04 and 493.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.97, 1,201.04 and 493.17 is: 739.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.97 : 1,201.04 = 493.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.97/1,201.04 = 493.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.97x = 1,201.04 × 493.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.97x = 592,314.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,314.43/800.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.50

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