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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,209.60 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,209.60 and 374.16 is: 560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,209.60 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,209.60 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,209.60 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 452,583.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,583.94/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.91

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