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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.52, 1,211.20 and 374.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.52, 1,211.20 and 374.68 is: 561.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.52 : 1,211.20 = 374.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.52/1,211.20 = 374.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.52x = 1,211.20 × 374.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.52x = 453,808.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,808.29/807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.98

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