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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.55, 1,201.51 and 493.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.55, 1,201.51 and 493.35 is: 739.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.55 : 1,201.51 = 493.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.55/1,201.51 = 493.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.55x = 1,201.51 × 493.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.55x = 592,764.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,764.96/801.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.52

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