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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,202.67 and 493.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,202.67 and 493.77 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,202.67 = 493.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,202.67 = 493.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,202.67 × 493.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 593,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,842.37/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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