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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.86, 1,204.16 and 495.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.86, 1,204.16 and 495.52 is: 744.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.86 : 1,204.16 = 495.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.86/1,204.16 = 495.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.86x = 1,204.16 × 495.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.86x = 596,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,679.88/801.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.12

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