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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.65, 1,211.07 and 374.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.65, 1,211.07 and 374.57 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.65 : 1,211.07 = 374.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.65/1,211.07 = 374.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.65x = 1,211.07 × 374.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.65x = 453,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,630.49/807.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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