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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.21, 1,213.81 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.21, 1,213.81 and 376.13 is: 564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.21 : 1,213.81 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.21/1,213.81 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.21x = 1,213.81 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.21x = 456,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,543.35/809.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.19

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