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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,210.96 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,210.96 and 374.12 is: 561.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.04 : 1,210.96 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.04/1,210.96 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.04x = 1,210.96 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.04x = 453,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,044.36/807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.37

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