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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.80, 1,213.52 and 375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.80, 1,213.52 and 375.76 is: 563.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.80 : 1,213.52 = 375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.80/1,213.52 = 375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.80x = 1,213.52 × 375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.80x = 455,992.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,992.28/808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.79

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