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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.94, 1,210.82 and 374.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.94, 1,210.82 and 374.04 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.94 : 1,210.82 = 374.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.94/1,210.82 = 374.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.94x = 1,210.82 × 374.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.94x = 452,893.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,893.24/806.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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