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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.20, 1,213.08 and 377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.20, 1,213.08 and 377.20 is: 565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.20 : 1,213.08 = 377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.20/1,213.08 = 377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.20x = 1,213.08 × 377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.20x = 457,573.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,573.78/809.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.46

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