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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,212.17 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,212.17 and 374.63 is: 562.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,212.17 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,212.17 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,212.17 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 454,107.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,107.31/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.03

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