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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 808.98, 1,213.26 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 808.98, 1,213.26 and 376.44 is: 564.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    808.98 : 1,213.26 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    808.98/1,213.26 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    808.98x = 1,213.26 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    808.98x = 456,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,719.59/808.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.56

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