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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.54, 1,200.90 and 493.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.54, 1,200.90 and 493.74 is: 739.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.54 : 1,200.90 = 493.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.54/1,200.90 = 493.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.54x = 1,200.90 × 493.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.54x = 592,932.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,932.37/801.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.74

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