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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.16, 1,203.50 and 493.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.16, 1,203.50 and 493.59 is: 740.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.16 : 1,203.50 = 493.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.16/1,203.50 = 493.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.16x = 1,203.50 × 493.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.16x = 594,035.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,035.57/802.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.54

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