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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.85, 1,210.83 and 374.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.85, 1,210.83 and 374.50 is: 561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.85 : 1,210.83 = 374.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.85/1,210.83 = 374.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.85x = 1,210.83 × 374.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.85x = 453,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,455.84/807.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.31

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