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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.31, 1,200.42 and 492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.31, 1,200.42 and 492.27 is: 737.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.31 : 1,200.42 = 492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.31/1,200.42 = 492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.31x = 1,200.42 × 492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.31x = 590,930.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,930.75/801.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.46

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