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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,199.16 and 491.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,199.16 and 491.90 is: 736.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,199.16 = 491.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,199.16 = 491.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,199.16 × 491.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 589,860.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,860.81/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.41

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