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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.23, 1,201.79 and 493.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.23, 1,201.79 and 493.13 is: 739.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.23 : 1,201.79 = 493.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.23/1,201.79 = 493.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.23x = 1,201.79 × 493.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.23x = 592,638.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,638.70/801.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.66

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