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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.76, 1,202.10 and 494.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.76, 1,202.10 and 494.20 is: 740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.76 : 1,202.10 = 494.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.76/1,202.10 = 494.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.76x = 1,202.10 × 494.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.76x = 594,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,077.82/801.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.97

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