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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.53, 1,201.38 and 493.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.53, 1,201.38 and 493.38 is: 738.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.53 : 1,201.38 = 493.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.53/1,201.38 = 493.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.53x = 1,201.38 × 493.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.53x = 592,736.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,736.86/802.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.59

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