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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 809.51, 1,212.44 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 809.51, 1,212.44 and 375.75 is: 562.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    809.51 : 1,212.44 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    809.51/1,212.44 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    809.51x = 1,212.44 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    809.51x = 455,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,572.45/809.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.78

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