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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.97, 1,210.59 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.97, 1,210.59 and 374.12 is: 561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.97 : 1,210.59 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.97/1,210.59 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.97x = 1,210.59 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.97x = 452,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,899.88/806.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.24

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