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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.64, 1,211.87 and 374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.64, 1,211.87 and 374.84 is: 561.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.64 : 1,211.87 = 374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.64/1,211.87 = 374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.64x = 1,211.87 × 374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.64x = 454,257.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,257.35/808.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.75

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