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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.50, 1,213.16 and 375.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.50, 1,213.16 and 375.78 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.50 : 1,213.16 = 375.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.50/1,213.16 = 375.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.50x = 1,213.16 × 375.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.50x = 455,879.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,879.39/808.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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