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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.33, 1,214.06 and 376.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.33, 1,214.06 and 376.38 is: 564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.33 : 1,214.06 = 376.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.33/1,214.06 = 376.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.33x = 1,214.06 × 376.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.33x = 456,946.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,946.02/809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.60

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