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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.76, 1,209.60 and 373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.76, 1,209.60 and 373.68 is: 560.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.76 : 1,209.60 = 373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.76/1,209.60 = 373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.76x = 1,209.60 × 373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.76x = 452,003.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,003.33/806.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.27

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