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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.22, 1,212.72 and 375.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.22, 1,212.72 and 375.68 is: 563.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.22 : 1,212.72 = 375.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.22/1,212.72 = 375.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.22x = 1,212.72 × 375.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.22x = 455,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,594.65/808.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.70

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