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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.09, 1,198.80 and 493.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.09, 1,198.80 and 493.02 is: 737.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.09 : 1,198.80 = 493.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.09/1,198.80 = 493.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.09x = 1,198.80 × 493.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.09x = 591,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,032.38/801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.79

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