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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.67, 1,211.78 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.67, 1,211.78 and 374.50 is: 561.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.67 : 1,211.78 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.67/1,211.78 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.67x = 1,211.78 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.67x = 453,811.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,811.61/807.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.88

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