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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.02, 1,209.56 and 373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.02, 1,209.56 and 373.26 is: 559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.02 : 1,209.56 = 373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.02/1,209.56 = 373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.02x = 1,209.56 × 373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.02x = 451,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,480.37/807.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.44

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