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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.02, 1,212.56 and 375.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.02, 1,212.56 and 375.26 is: 562.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.02 : 1,212.56 = 375.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.02/1,212.56 = 375.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.02x = 1,212.56 × 375.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.02x = 455,025.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,025.27/809.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.44

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