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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,201.73 and 494.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,201.73 and 494.22 is: 740.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,201.73 = 494.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,201.73 = 494.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,201.73 × 494.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 593,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,916.53/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.28

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