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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.24, 1,214.36 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.24, 1,214.36 and 376.44 is: 564.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.24 : 1,214.36 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.24/1,214.36 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.24x = 1,214.36 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.24x = 457,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,133.68/809.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.89

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