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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.02, 1,211.07 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.02, 1,211.07 and 374.25 is: 560.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.02 : 1,211.07 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.02/1,211.07 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.02x = 1,211.07 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.02x = 453,242.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,242.95/808.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.93

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