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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.72, 1,212.66 and 376.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.72, 1,212.66 and 376.18 is: 564.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.72 : 1,212.66 = 376.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.72/1,212.66 = 376.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.72x = 1,212.66 × 376.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.72x = 456,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,178.44/808.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.07

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