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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.02, 1,199.14 and 491.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.02, 1,199.14 and 491.87 is: 736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.02 : 1,199.14 = 491.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.02/1,199.14 = 491.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.02x = 1,199.14 × 491.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.02x = 589,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,822.76/801.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.34

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