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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.59, 1,211.69 and 374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.59, 1,211.69 and 374.45 is: 561.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.59 : 1,211.69 = 374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.59/1,211.69 = 374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.59x = 1,211.69 × 374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.59x = 453,709.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,709.39/807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.81

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