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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.96, 1,210.80 and 374.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.96, 1,210.80 and 374.48 is: 561.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.96 : 1,210.80 = 374.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.96/1,210.80 = 374.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.96x = 1,210.80 × 374.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.96x = 453,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,420.38/806.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.89

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