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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.60, 1,209.72 and 499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.60, 1,209.72 and 499.40 is: 749.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.60 : 1,209.72 = 499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.60/1,209.72 = 499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.60x = 1,209.72 × 499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.60x = 604,134.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,134.17/805.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.92

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