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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.63, 1,213.38 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.63, 1,213.38 and 375.75 is: 563.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.63 : 1,213.38 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.63/1,213.38 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.63x = 1,213.38 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.63x = 455,927.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,927.54/808.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.83

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