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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.11, 1,204.53 and 495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.11, 1,204.53 and 495.77 is: 744.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.11 : 1,204.53 = 495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.11/1,204.53 = 495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.11x = 1,204.53 × 495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.11x = 597,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,169.84/802.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.50

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