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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.61, 1,206.60 and 494.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.61, 1,206.60 and 494.57 is: 742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.61 : 1,206.60 = 494.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.61/1,206.60 = 494.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.61x = 1,206.60 × 494.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.61x = 596,748.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,748.16/803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.58

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