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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.48, 1,209.04 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.48, 1,209.04 and 373.92 is: 560.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.48 : 1,209.04 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.48/1,209.04 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.48x = 1,209.04 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.48x = 452,084.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,084.24/806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.56

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