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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.74, 1,208.19 and 372.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.74, 1,208.19 and 372.42 is: 558.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.74 : 1,208.19 = 372.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.74/1,208.19 = 372.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.74x = 1,208.19 × 372.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.74x = 449,954.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,954.12/805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.44

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