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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.82, 1,210.23 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.82, 1,210.23 and 373.92 is: 560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.82 : 1,210.23 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.82/1,210.23 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.82x = 1,210.23 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.82x = 452,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,529.20/806.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.88

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