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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,211.44 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,211.44 and 374.92 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,211.44 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,211.44 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,211.44 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 454,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,193.08/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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