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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.69, 1,210.44 and 373.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.69, 1,210.44 and 373.79 is: 560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.69 : 1,210.44 = 373.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.69/1,210.44 = 373.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.69x = 1,210.44 × 373.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.69x = 452,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,450.37/806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.87

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