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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.96, 1,204.08 and 495.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.96, 1,204.08 and 495.20 is: 742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.96 : 1,204.08 = 495.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.96/1,204.08 = 495.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.96x = 1,204.08 × 495.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.96x = 596,260.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,260.42/802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.58

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