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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,209.48 and 373.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,209.48 and 373.38 is: 560.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,209.48 = 373.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,209.48 = 373.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,209.48 × 373.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 451,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,595.64/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.14

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