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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,211.40 and 376.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,211.40 and 376.20 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,211.40 = 376.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,211.40 = 376.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,211.40 × 376.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 455,728.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,728.68/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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