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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.82, 1,200.97 and 492.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.82, 1,200.97 and 492.74 is: 738.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.82 : 1,200.97 = 492.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.82/1,200.97 = 492.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.82x = 1,200.97 × 492.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.82x = 591,765.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,765.57/801.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.02

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