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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.84, 1,213.52 and 376.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.84, 1,213.52 and 376.28 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.84 : 1,213.52 = 376.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.84/1,213.52 = 376.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.84x = 1,213.52 × 376.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.84x = 456,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,623.31/808.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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