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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.64, 1,208.87 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.64, 1,208.87 and 372.84 is: 558.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.64 : 1,208.87 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.64/1,208.87 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.64x = 1,208.87 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.64x = 450,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,715.09/806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.76

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