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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.73, 1,210.64 and 373.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.73, 1,210.64 and 373.97 is: 560.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.73 : 1,210.64 = 373.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.73/1,210.64 = 373.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.73x = 1,210.64 × 373.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.73x = 452,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,743.04/807.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.51

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