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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.90, 1,213.04 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.90, 1,213.04 and 375.75 is: 563.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.90 : 1,213.04 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.90/1,213.04 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.90x = 1,213.04 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.90x = 455,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,800.72/808.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.48

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