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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.96, 1,209.02 and 373.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.96, 1,209.02 and 373.24 is: 559.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.96 : 1,209.02 = 373.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.96/1,209.02 = 373.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.96x = 1,209.02 × 373.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.96x = 451,254.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,254.62/805.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.90

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