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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.30, 1,209.45 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.30, 1,209.45 and 373.22 is: 559.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.30 : 1,209.45 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.30/1,209.45 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.30x = 1,209.45 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.30x = 451,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,390.93/806.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.83

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