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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.15, 1,211.82 and 375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.15, 1,211.82 and 375.07 is: 562.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.15 : 1,211.82 = 375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.15/1,211.82 = 375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.15x = 1,211.82 × 375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.15x = 454,517.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,517.33/808.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.42

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