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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.75, 1,211.45 and 363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.75, 1,211.45 and 363.06 is: 544.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.75 : 1,211.45 = 363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.75/1,211.45 = 363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.75x = 1,211.45 × 363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.75x = 439,829.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,829.04/807.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.51

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