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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,199.26 and 493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,199.26 and 493.36 is: 738.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,199.26 = 493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,199.26 = 493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,199.26 × 493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 591,666.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,666.91/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.37

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