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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.46, 1,211.52 and 374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.46, 1,211.52 and 374.35 is: 561.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.46 : 1,211.52 = 374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.46/1,211.52 = 374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.46x = 1,211.52 × 374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.46x = 453,532.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,532.51/807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.68

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