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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807, 1,209.87 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807, 1,209.87 and 374.46 is: 561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807 : 1,209.87 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807/1,209.87 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807x = 1,209.87 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807x = 453,047.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,047.92/807
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.40

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