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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.57, 1,199.64 and 493.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.57, 1,199.64 and 493.62 is: 738.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.57 : 1,199.64 = 493.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.57/1,199.64 = 493.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.57x = 1,199.64 × 493.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.57x = 592,166.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,166.30/801.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.76

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