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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.95, 1,210.06 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.95, 1,210.06 and 374.10 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.95 : 1,210.06 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.95/1,210.06 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.95x = 1,210.06 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.95x = 452,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,683.45/806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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