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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.95, 1,202.95 and 493.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.95, 1,202.95 and 493.49 is: 740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.95 : 1,202.95 = 493.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.95/1,202.95 = 493.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.95x = 1,202.95 × 493.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.95x = 593,647.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,647.42/801.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.25

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