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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.74, 1,213.65 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.74, 1,213.65 and 375.93 is: 564.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.74 : 1,213.65 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.74/1,213.65 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.74x = 1,213.65 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.74x = 456,247.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,247.44/808.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.15

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