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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.74, 1,204.27 and 494.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.74, 1,204.27 and 494.93 is: 741.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.74 : 1,204.27 = 494.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.74/1,204.27 = 494.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.74x = 1,204.27 × 494.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.74x = 596,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,029.35/803.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.57

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