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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.26, 1,201.83 and 493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.26, 1,201.83 and 493.20 is: 738.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.26 : 1,201.83 = 493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.26/1,201.83 = 493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.26x = 1,201.83 × 493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.26x = 592,742.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,742.56/802.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.84

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