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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.36, 1,204.91 and 496.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.36, 1,204.91 and 496.02 is: 744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.36 : 1,204.91 = 496.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.36/1,204.91 = 496.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.36x = 1,204.91 × 496.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.36x = 597,656.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,656.98/802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.88

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