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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.47, 1,211.99 and 375.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.47, 1,211.99 and 375.39 is: 562.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.47 : 1,211.99 = 375.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.47/1,211.99 = 375.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.47x = 1,211.99 × 375.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.47x = 454,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,967.05/808.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.75

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