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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.72, 1,211.03 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.72, 1,211.03 and 374.64 is: 561.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.72 : 1,211.03 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.72/1,211.03 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.72x = 1,211.03 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.72x = 453,700.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,700.28/807.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.70

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