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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.96, 1,211.94 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.96, 1,211.94 and 375 is: 562.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.96 : 1,211.94 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.96/1,211.94 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.96x = 1,211.94 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.96x = 454,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,477.50/807.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.50

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