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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.84, 1,210.56 and 373.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.84, 1,210.56 and 373.69 is: 560.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.84 : 1,210.56 = 373.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.84/1,210.56 = 373.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.84x = 1,210.56 × 373.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.84x = 452,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,371.14/806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.67

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