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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.51, 1,200.70 and 492.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.51, 1,200.70 and 492.45 is: 737.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.51 : 1,200.70 = 492.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.51/1,200.70 = 492.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.51x = 1,200.70 × 492.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.51x = 591,284.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,284.72/801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.71

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