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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.25, 1,209.63 and 367.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.25, 1,209.63 and 367.64 is: 551.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.25 : 1,209.63 = 367.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.25/1,209.63 = 367.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.25x = 1,209.63 × 367.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.25x = 444,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,708.24/806.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.57

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