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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.92, 1,209.88 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.92, 1,209.88 and 373.52 is: 560.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.92 : 1,209.88 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.92/1,209.88 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.92x = 1,209.88 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.92x = 451,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,914.38/806.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.05

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