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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,209.59 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,209.59 and 373.26 is: 559.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,209.59 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,209.59 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,209.59 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 451,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,491.56/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.47

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