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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.82, 1,201.18 and 492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.82, 1,201.18 and 492.76 is: 738.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.82 : 1,201.18 = 492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.82/1,201.18 = 492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.82x = 1,201.18 × 492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.82x = 591,893.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,893.46/801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.19

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