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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.78, 1,202.70 and 495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.78, 1,202.70 and 495.60 is: 743.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.78 : 1,202.70 = 495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.78/1,202.70 = 495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.78x = 1,202.70 × 495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.78x = 596,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,058.12/801.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.42

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