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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,210.56 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,210.56 and 374.40 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,210.56 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,210.56 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,210.56 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 453,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,233.66/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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