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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.26, 1,209.20 and 499.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.26, 1,209.20 and 499.07 is: 749.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.26 : 1,209.20 = 499.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.26/1,209.20 = 499.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.26x = 1,209.20 × 499.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.26x = 603,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,475.44/805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.42

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