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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,205.66 and 493.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,205.66 and 493.94 is: 741.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,205.66 = 493.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,205.66 = 493.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,205.66 × 493.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 595,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,527.95/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.65

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